District Leadership Team
WORKING HARD FOR YOU.
Larry Brantley
Governor
Interested in Serving at the District Level?
Kevin Dobbs
District Executive Director
Phone: 432.559.8559
Email Kevin
Divisions
Division I
500+ Members
Division II
250 – 499 Members
Division III
100 – 249 Members
Division IIII
Less than 100 Members
Division V
AD2 Clubs
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These divisions provide for a more equitable competition and an opportunity for any size club to win.
Advertising Education
First place at national receives $800 the Saatchi and Saatchi Advertising Education Award. Second place receives $400.
There are three areas of concentration in advertising education. These are programs for the professional, student and the general public. These programs improve the skills, professionalism and standards of current and future advertising practitioners through education, as well as provide an understanding of – and confidence in – advertising and its contributions to the community and the economy.
Club Operations
This category focuses on the policies, procedures and leadership development that contribute to the operations of a club or federation.
Communications
First place at national receives $1,000 Sid Bernstein Communications Award
The Communications category assesses collateral materials and/or websites produced and distributed exclusively for the club or federation.
Diversity & Multicultural Initiatives
First place at national receives $1,000 Crain Diversity Grant
Projects and programs designed to elevate the practice and presence of multiculturalism in the club or federation through professional development, promotion and inclusion are the focus for the Diversity & Multicultural Initiatives category.
Government Relations
This category examines the projects and programs designed to build effective relations with local, state and national governments. Relationships are developed through the club or federation’s work to initiate favorable legislation, contribute to the defeat of adverse legislation, educate lawmakers and promote industry self-regulation.
Membership Development
This category defines “membership development” as activities designed to enhance local advertising club or federation membership recruitment, retention and involvement.
Programs
This category looks at the quality of programming that fosters actively interested membership, well-attended meetings and membership growth.
Public Service
First place at national receives $800 G.D. Jr. Memorial Award
The Public Service category focuses on projects that effectively use advertising techniques to support local, regional and/or national programs on behalf of public interests and/or for community betterment.