Each year AAF Baltimore offers an opportunity to honor outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the Baltimore advertising community. These individuals can represent any sector of the industry including agency, client or partner companies which could include media outlets, production suppliers, photographers etc., as well as from any segment within these groups (ie. account services, media, HR, creative, etc.) The Lifetime Achievement, AAF Silver Medal, Crystal Prism and Katherine Mahool Iconoclast awards are presented during the annual American Advertising Awards ceremony. Descriptions for each award are outlined below.

AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION SILVER MEDAL AWARD
The American Advertising Federation’s Silver Medal Award program was established in 1959 to recognize industry professionals who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. Annually, AAF member chapters bestow this honor upon outstanding members of their local advertising community.