New Jersey Advertising Club Announces Call for Nominations for Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey

The New Jersey Advertising Club is now accepting nominations for the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey.

Nominations for proposed Hall of Fame members must be submitted by Saturday, Aug. 15. Award winners will be honored at a gala awards ceremony Nov. 19 at the High Lawn Pavilion in West Orange.

Past winners include industry leaders from major corporations, advertising agencies and marketing services providers. Last year’s inductees included William Carlos, President, AVOW Communications; Dennis Kane, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Amboy Bank; Simon Kaplan, Chairman, Crest Furniture; and Jan Talamo, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Star Group.

This honor is bestowed annually to professionals who have made significant lasting contributions to the advertising industry in New Jersey. Criteria used to evaluate if an individual qualifies for the Hall of Fame include the extent to which they have demonstrated creativity, and professional integrity. In addition, a person’s contributions in philanthropy, the criteria includes the extent to which they have made an economic contribution, their achievements at a state and national level, and their involvement in New Jersey’s advertising and/or marketing communications community. A nominee also must have been actively engaged in advertising, marketing or communications for at least 20 years; a substantial portion of which must have been in New Jersey.

“This is the way we can give back, and recognize those individuals who have made such an impact to the advertising industry in New Jersey,” said Jeff Horn, Immediate Past President of the New Jersey Ad Club and Advertising Hall of Fame co-chair.

“The New Jersey Ad Club represents the best of the best in the industry, and it is our honor to be able to recognize our colleagues who motivate and inspire us.” said Sandra Schler, Past President of the New Jersey Ad Club and Advertising Hall of Fame co-chair.

To nominate an individual for the Hall of Fame, please complete this nomination form: http://njadclub.org/Resources/Documents/2015.HOF.NominationForm.pdf

Individuals with specific questions can contact NJ Ad Club President Franco Zito at info@njadclub.org.