Buffalo Rising Online

Mar 24th 2007, 7:50am By Anna Miller

The Statler Towers were shining last night with the advertising stars of Western New York at the 6th annual ADDY Awards, the premier competition for regional advertisers. The Best of Show Award went to Crowley Webb & Associates for their Hopper’s Rush Inn poster campaign, and Travers Collins & Company captured the highest total of awards – 47 (8 Gold, 39 Silver).

Rounding out the top five in total awards were: The Martin Group – 41 (7 Gold, 34 Silver); Crowley Webb and Associates – 36 (18 Gold, 18 Silver); Wynne Creative Group – 8 (2 Gold, 6 Silver); and Stand Advertising – 7 (3 Gold, 4 Silver). Wynne Creative Group also earned the Best Showbook Ad Award.

All of the winning entries are currently on display at www.adhub.com.

The 6th annual ADDY Awards competition recognizes exceptional advertising created in the Western New York market. The ADDY Awards honor advertising excellence in all media including print, broadcast, out-of-home and public service advertising. Nearly 600 entries by 46 companies were judged by a distinguished panel of five independent advertising professionals from markets including St Louis, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. After the Show, the Gold Award-winning pieces move on to compete on the regional and national level of the American Advertising Federation.

“With the work that was recognized and the talented people that were honored, it was an evening to remember,” said Matt Steinberg, president, Advertising Club of Buffalo. “This is the local advertising industry’s biggest night, an event where the best of the best is judged. I’d like to congratulate all of tonight’s winners, and to thank our ADDY Show co-chairs Rob Wynne and John Evans for a great deal of hard work in putting all of this together. It was well worth it.”

Individual awards were presented to the following people:

* David I. Levy Communicator of the Year Award – Jim Hettich, CEO, Crowley Webb & Associates. In recognition of outstanding achievement and service in the communications industry.

*Alex Osborn Award for Creativity – Keith Crippen, creative services manager, Delaware North Companies. In recognition of individuals who, through outstanding creative achievements, have left an indelible mark on the Buffalo creative community.

*Future Star Award – Lauren Cius, art director, The SKM Group. In recognition of an outstanding young professional in the marketing and advertising field who has demonstrated great potential in their early years in the industry.

*Advertising Club of Buffalo Service Award – Bill Zulewski, senior art director, Travers Collins & Company. In recognition of dedication, commitment and service to the Club that goes above and beyond the call of duty. Zulewski also designed the winning entry in a logo contest open to all Club members. His mark was unveiled for the first time at the Awards program, and will be used as Advertising Club of Buffalo’s primary logo identity going forward (above).