Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame

LOCAL GIANTS OF THE INDUSTRY.

The Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame was created by the Tenth District of the American Advertising Federation to honor men and women from the region who have distinguished themselves in their careers, who have contributed to the betterment of advertising and its reputation, and who have made volunteer efforts outside the workplace. Inductees need not be a member of the AAF Tenth District. Inductees will automatically be nominated for the National Advertising Hall of Fame as they become eligible.

Eligible Candidates

Eligible candidates are those individuals, who have distinguished themselves in their careers, who have contributed to the betterment of advertising and its reputation, and who have made volunteer efforts outside the workplace.

Nominations

The nominee’s record of advertising and service must have been accomplished in the advertising industry in the United States or with an American company abroad, with connection to the four-state area of the Southwest Tenth District (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas). The Selection Committee considers the election of either living or deceased persons.

Candidates not elected will be considered automatically for selection for two additional years. However, additional nominations or supporting data on behalf of these nominees may be submitted in any year.

The Selection Committee will consider only candidates who have been formally nominated in accordance with the following rules:

1) Each nomination must include a description of the significant contributions the nominee has made to the advertising industry. In what ways was this contribution innovative? How has it impacted the advertising industry over time?

2) Each nomination must include a description of the nominee’s contribution to the betterment of society outside his/her business career.

3) No illustrations, speeches, books or samples may be included.

4) Nominee must be present for Induction.

5) Nominee and nominator should be aware that congratulatory ads and sponsorship opportunities will be available for each inductee.

Nominations are to be submitted via the online form below.

Please submit nomination materials as one combined PDF.
Do not submit illustrations, speeches, books or samples.