Hall of Fame

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Induction into the American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint’s Hall of Fame is reserved for men and women whose record of service significantly enhanced the advertising industry in the Greater Flint market. The inductee has had an exceptionally distinguished and extraordinary career spanning at least 25 years within the advertising industry, and/or business community as an advertiser. Through their professional lives and community involvement, they have made outstanding and notable contributions to the profession of advertising and its reputation, and/or played a major role in the foundation and ongoing operations of the American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint (formally known as FAAF). They have consistently practiced the highest advertising ethical standards, and have contributed substantially to the American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint and/or business community. In doing so, the inductee has, and in some cases, continues to inspire the next generation of advertising and business professionals by setting a standard of which great leaders and accomplishments are measured.

Annually, a council gathers to nominate and elect one (or more) member(s) into the American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint's Hall of Fame based on the criteria as detailed. The council is comprised of several members, typically no more than five, all of whom have had significant roles in the American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint, the American Advertising Federation District Six, and/or the American Advertising Federation national organization. These members are past governors, past presidents, past American Advertising Federation Silver Medal recipients, past chairs of signature events and all are past and present members of the American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint.

The American Advertising Federation of Greater Flint Hall of Fame Induction honoring the newly elected member(s) will be held during the annual American Advertising Awards (ADDYs®) held in mid-February in the Greater Flint area.

Past Honorees

2024
Lueida Grady-Outfront Media

2023
Ed Benning, MTA Flint

2022
Dallas C. Dort, Dallas C. Dort & Company

2020
Amanda Applegate, Applegate Chevrolet

2019
Lou Blessing, Blessing Plumbing & Heating

2018
Joe Serra, Al Serra Automotive

2017
John Koegel, Koegel Meats

2016
Hank Graff, Graff Chevrolet
Dick Skaff, Skaff Furniture & Carpet One

AAF Greater Flint Hall of Fame Nomination – 2025