Golden Mic Award

The AAF Tucson Golden Mic Award was established to acknowledge local media personalities who have helped raise awareness and contributions for area charities. The AAF Tucson Board of Directors specifically awards local talent who have selflessly devoted their time for the benefit of the charities in need.

Know someone who should be nominated for a Golden Mic Award? Just fill out the online form, explain why you think they fulfill the criteria, and submit!

Golden Mic Award Recipients

• 2015 Kristi Tedesco

• 2014 Rick Hunter

• 2013 John C. Scott

• 2012 Allen Kath

• 2011 Bill Buckmaster

• 2010 Ed Alexander

• 2009 Chuck George

• 2008 Brian Jeffries

• 2007 Guy Atchley

• 2006 Johnjay VanEs & Rich Berra

• 2005 Colleen Bagnall & Patty Weiss

• 2004 Bobby Rich

• 2003 Alan Michaels

Nomination Form

Know someone who should be nominated for a Hall of Fame Award?
Just fill out the online form, explain why you think they fulfill the criteria, and submit!

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- Advertising Professional of the Year
  Nominees to the Advertising Hall of Fame are judged on the following criteria: An individual who has made exceptional contributions to the advertising industry, including involvement in community service and community service organizations. An individual who is involved in advertising related organizations, including committee participation and leadership, or holding office. An individual who has contributed to raising the standards of advertising in Tucson by adhering to ethical business practices. An individual who is involved in the process of promoting the advertising industry on a day-to-day basis.
- Advertising Hall of Fame:
  Nominees to the Advertising Hall of Fame are judged on the following criteria: An individual who has made exceptional contributions to the advertising industry, including involvement in community service and community service organizations. An individual who is involved in advertising related organizations, including committee participation and leadership, or holding office. An individual who has contributed to raising the standards of advertising in Tucson by adhering to ethical business practices. An individual who is involved in the process of promoting the advertising industry on a day-to-day basis.
- Next Generation Award:
  Recognizing advertising professionals age 40 and younger who are making a significant impact on the industry through their leadership, career achievements and personal qualities, which also inspires others to excel. Nominees for the Next Generation Award are judged on the following criteria: Has measurable career results in their field. Motivates and inspires others to excel by mentoring, training or volunteering. Demonstrates a high degree of creative and original thinking in his/her field.
- Silver Medal
  The award is bestowed upon a locally well-known person for their life-long contributions to advertising and the community. Nominations are judged on the following criteria: The nominee has worked to raise and maintain high standards in the advertising profession. The nominee has demonstrated a consistently high degree of creative and original thinking in the field. The nominee has been a consistent contributor of his/her talents to improve some phase of social welfare. The nominee has consistently maintained a position of role model for those in the advertising industry.
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