ADDY® AWARDS

The ADDY ® Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 60,000 entries annually. Conducted by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the ADDYs recognize and reward creative excellence in all forms of advertising. The competition is divided into three levels of judging but it all starts at the local level. Winners of local competitions are forwarded to compete against district winners; district winners are then forwarded to compete in the national competition. Our ADDY® Planning Committee is responsible for planning and executing the call-to-entries process and the awards ceremony for the local Nashville competition, as well as forwarding winners to district.

Committee Co-Chairs:
Lisa Minor
615-986-5673

Heather Garcia
270-745-8915

COMMUNICATION
The Communications Committee operates on both internal and external communication fronts. Internally, the Committee is responsible for keeping our members informed about upcoming events, programs, special functions and general news. On an external basis, the Committee works with the local media to generate press and exposure for the NAF with the goal of enhancing the club’s image within the Nashville business community as well as the AAF 7th District while cultivating membership prospects.

Committee Co-Chairs:
John Carney
615-244-5720

Hannah Paramore
615-324-8982

EDUCATION
The Education Committee serves as a resource for area colleges and universities through events such as the Student ADDY awards, educational tours, seminars, portfolio reviews, and mentoring opportunities. The NAF Education Committee also works to build a strong relationship between NAF and Ad2 members. Volunteers are needed year-round for this committee.

Committee Co-Chairs:
Maria Smith
Office: 615-361-7118
Fax: 615-399-0157

Sharon McGinnis
615-851-1088

FUND RAISING
The Fund Raising Committee works closely with the Executive Board to set the concept and direction of all fundraising activities of the NAF. Fundraisers are a vital part of the NAF’s annual operating budget. We welcome the involvement of members who have a flair for “making money” while having a lot of fun. And a new angle for our group is working with the ADDY® committee in the area of sponsorships. Past fundraising events include the NAF Golf Tournament, a Super Bowl® Commercials Party and the highly successful Annual Media Auction.

Committee Co-Chairs
Judi Barnes
615-758-2025

Paul Scott
615-353-2274

Rich Melin
615-341-3671

MEMBERSHIP
The Membership Committee is dedicated to growing the NAF with on-going recruitment efforts throughout the Nashville advertising community while ensuring that current members are getting the most out of their membership. This committee works in concert with all the other NAF committees as it is also responsible for creating and producing updated membership recruitment and promotional materials.

Committee Co-Chairs
Jennifer Gilbert
615-354-1675

Ken Wilson
615-361-4995

PROGRAMS
The Programs Committee is all about providing social, educational and networking opportunities for NAF members. We create and implement various social events as well as educational programs that will enhance the knowledge of our group’s professionals by giving them insight into all aspects of the advertising industry. We also seek out partnerships with other industry-related organizations in Nashville to provide additional exposure to interesting speakers or seminars that will add value to the NAF experience.

Committee Co-Chairs
Tim McMullen
615-320-9335 x114

Caroline Hamel
615-320-9335 x125

PUBLIC SERVICE
The Public Service Committee is dedicated to finding opportunities for NAF members to contribute complete professional services such as creative development, material costs and media placement on a pro bono basis where appropriate. We believe it’s important to give something back to the Nashville business community that supports our industry in so many ways.

Committee Chair
Danna Grigson
615-244-5720