Silver Medal Award

The Silver Medal Award program was created in 1983 to recognize a distinguished member of the Chicago advertising community for their contributions to the advertising profession, mentorship, support for the broader community, and their accomplishments.

Past Honorees

2019: Renetta McCann 2018: Kathy Ring 2017: Fay Ferguson 2016: Chris Boothe 2015: Tony Weisman 2014: David W. Selby 2013: Rishad Tobaccowala 2012: John Muszynski 2011: Ron Bess 2010: Howard Draft 2009: Carla Michelotti 2008: Betsy D. Holden 2007: William “Bill” Lamar Jr. 2006: John Johnson 2005: Jack Klues 2004: Bob Scarpelli 2002: Ralph Campagna 2000: Rick Fizdale 1999: Bud Frankel 1998: Tom Burrell 1997: Ralph Rydholm 1996: George Lazurus 1985: Joe Sedelmaier 1984: William E. Ross 1983: Keith Reinhard