Awards and Accomplishments

2007-2008 Club Achievement Competition

• 2008 American Advertising Federation: Government Relations First Place
• 2008 American Advertising Federation: Education Second Place
• 2008 American Advertising Federation: Programs Third Place
• 2008 American Advertising Federation: Membership Third Place

2007-2008 Accomplishments

Increased overall Club membership from 73 members in May 2007 to 91 members in May 2008, eventually breaking the 100-member mark for the first time in club history. This increase allows Ad2 Orlando 1 additional voting delegate at district and national conferences with a total of 3 delegates.

Ad2 Orlando took the second Annual Auction online and raised over $6,000 for the organization and donated $1,000 to the 4th District Legislative Fund to support the campaign to fight Amendment 5.

Hosted speakers from agencies including Fry Hammond Barr, Knight, Push and Say it Loud! to provide members with diverse educational programs. Doubled program attendance records at programs on “The Future of Advertising” and "From Concept to Completion."

Held the second annual "Resume/Portfolio Workshop" in which Central Florida advertising/creative students got one-on-one advice from experienced professionals.

Launched the Ad2 Orlando Facebook group and page.

Attended the A2 Mid-Year Retreat in Denver, CO. The conference attracted Ad2 members from all over the country, including Honolulu, Cincinnati, San Diego, Grand Rapids, Phoenix and Charlotte.

2006-2007 Club Achievement Competition

• 2007 American Advertising Federation : Membership Second Place
• 2007 American Advertising Federation : Diversity Third Place
• 2007 American Advertising Federation : Club Management Third Place
• 2007 American Advertising Federation : Government Relations Third Place
• 2007 American Advertising Federation : Programs Third Place
• 2006 American Advertising Federation : Membership First Place
• 2006 American Advertising Federation : Education First Place

2006-2007 Accomplishments

Ad2 Orlando raised and donated over $3,000 to the local, non-profit organization, Speaking Out Against Rape, through the first Annual Auction in May.

Increased overall Club membership from 45 members in May 2006 to 73 members in May 2007, surpassing our goal of a 50% increase.

Hosted speakers from Darden Restaurant, PUSH, Inc., Mindcomet and Fleming's Steakhouse to provide members with diverse educational programs.

Launched the Ad2 Orlando MySpace page.

Hosted the bi-annual conference for the National Ad2 Board of Directors in Orlando, FL. The conference attracted Ad2 members from all over the country, including Honolulu, Denver, San Francisco and Oklahoma City.

Held the first annual "Resume/Portfolio Workshop" in which Central Florida advertising/creative students got one-on-one advice from experienced professionals.

Doubled participation in this year's "Mentor Program".

How do you want to be involved?

Looking for ways to get involved in Ad2 Orlando? Contact us today and see how Ad2 Orlando can help you reach your career goals and aspirations. We're looking for Board members and volunteers to support our Membership, Programs, Socials and Education committees for the upcoming year. Just send an email to president@ad2orlando.org and one of our Board members will get back to you. This year, make Ad2 Orlando "your own"!