ADCOLOR put on their awards ceremony to celebrate the best in advertising, marketing, PR, media and entertainment industries on Sept. 19
The event was hosted by Janet Mock at Pier sixty of Chelsea Piers. Nominees and honorees were chosen based on ADCOLOR’s motto of, “Rise Up and Reach Back.” All of the people honored during the night were chosen because they demonstrated on their astounding performance in their field, as well as making an impact in peoples lives, including their peers.
Held for the first time in New York City, awards were presented by industry experts including Aisha Tyler, Jay Manuel, Baratunde Thurston and Laz Alonso. The winners were as follows:
ROCKSTAR (Someone who stands out as a leader and visionary in the industry.)
Ingrid Otero Smart, President/CEO, Casanova Pendrill
AD OF THE YEAR
“Love Has No Labels” | CLIENT: The Ad Council | AGENCY: R/GA
RISING STAR
Justin Adu, Creative Lead, Open Channels Group PR
INNOVATOR
Julie Ann Crommett, CS Education in Media Program Manager, Google
CHANGE AGENT (An individual within a company who is using their talents and position to enhance the corporate culture and create a more inclusive environment.)
Kat Gordon, Founder, 3% Conference
THE LEGEND (An industry veteran, a trailblazer who pushed the boundaries and created positive change setting the stage for other generations to take the opportunities made by this legend, even further.)
Pam El, Chief Marketing Officer, NBA
Luis Miguel Messianu, President and Chief Creative Officer, Alma DDB
MVP (MOST VALUABLE PARTNERSHIP)
Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies + Target 10
ONE CLUB|ADCOLOR CREATIVE AWARD (A creative professional of multicultural background who have demonstrated noteworthy talent and achievement within the media, creative, digital and traditional advertising disciplines.)
Alberto Ponte, Global Creative Director, Wieden + Kennedy
R. Vann Graves, President/Chief Creative Officer, Fancy Rhino
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT (Inductees of the American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame.)
Catherine L. Hughes, Founder and Chairperson, Radio One, Inc. (2015 AAF Advertising Hall of Fame Inductee)
Bethann Hardison – Model, Founder of Bethann Management Co. Inc., Producer & Fashion Advocate
CATALYSTS (This is presented to an individual who uses his or her platform to serve as the voice of a cause or community. The Catalysts are chosen by the ADCOLOR Board of Directors.)
MC Lyte, legendary lyricist, DJ, actress, entertainer and icon
Maurice Marable, Founder and Creative Director, Brim+Brew
ADVOCATE Award Presented by GLAAD (An Advocate is an LGBT advertising, marketing or media professional who increases awareness of LGBT causes within and outside of the communications industry. The Advocate recipient is chosen by GLAAD.)
Brian Ellner, Executive Vice President and Group Head for Public Affairs, Edelman