This document provides a list of award winners from the 2017-2018 AAF-Cleveland American Advertising Awards. It recognizes winners in categories such as print advertising, out-of-home and ambient media, online interactive, film and video, and cross platform. Many of the winning campaigns were created by local Cleveland advertising agencies for clients in Ohio. Award recipients received silver or gold recognition for campaigns promoting organizations like Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland Cavaliers, Progressive Insurance, and Cleveland Metroparks.
3. Arhaus Spring 2018 Catalog
Kalman & Pabst
Photo Group
Arhaus Furniture
Britton Marketing Group, Agency
Christina Wressell, Set Stylist
Sharon Hynes, Set Stylist
Kelley Shaffer, Set Stylist
Kevin Hertzog, Set Stylist
SILVER
4. Admit Kit for New Freshmen
Cleveland State University
Rob Spademan, CMO
Sam Twarek, Graphic Designer
Victoria Feiler, Sr. Graphic Designer
Flourish, CSU agency partner
SILVER
5. 2016 Annual Report
Nesnadny + Schwartz
Progressive Corp.
Michelle Moehler, Cretive Director
Keith Pishnery, Designer
Tricia Griffith, Writer
Lucia Koch, Artist
Michelle Moehler, Designer
DPI Digital Content, Photographer
GOLD
6. Recreational Lines Brochure
96 Octane
Progressive Corp.
Chad Garnes, Associate Creative Director
Kaitlyn Long, Sr. Art Director
Lauren Woods, Associate Art Director
Bradley Eimer, Assoc. Creative Director/Writer
Erin Antonelli, Copywriter
Mark Dreimiller, Producer
SILVER
7. November 2017 Cleveland
Magazine Cover
Kalman & Pabst Photo Group
Cleveland Magazine
Rosie Hileman, Photographer
Ann Neff, Digital Artist
Maria Amador, Layout Designer/Lettering
SILVER
9. The 100 Year Trail
Cleveland Metroparks
Judy MacKeigan, Historian/Archivist
Sal Perconti, Graphic Designer
Kyle Lanzer, Photographer
Carl Casavecchia, Special Projects Mgr.
Wendy Weirich, Director of Outdoor Experiences
Cathy Poilpre, Marketing Manager
SILVER
10. Influencers Summit Invite
Flexjet
Christopher Bero, VP/Global Marketing
Lauren Florian, Sr. Executive Director, Global
Mktg.
Ryan Gushue, Graphic Designer
Joel Milani, Copywriter
SILVER
11. Pebble Beach Invite
Flexjet
Christopher Bero, VP/Global Marketing
Lauren Florian, Sr. Executive Director, Global
Mktg.
Ryan Gushue, Graphic Designer
Aveanna Salicce, Sr. Graphic Designer
Joel Milani, Copywriter
SILVER
12. CVNP-Take A Hike
Marcus Thomas LLC
Cuyahoga Valley Nat’l Park
Joanne Kim, Executive Creative Director
Kevin Delsanter, Creative Director
Megan Gannon, Art Director
Kevin Delsanter, Copywriter
Eric Thailing, Studio Artist
Chris Terrell, Producer
SILVER
13. Gulfstream Fleet: Growth
Flexjet
Christopher Bero, VP/Global Marketing
Lauren Florian, Sr. Executive Director, Global
Mktg.
Ryan Gushue, Graphic Designer
Joel Milani, Copywriter
Taylor Wilson, Sr. Mgr. Director Marketing
GOLD
14. BEHR Box - Exploration
Marcus Thomas LLC
BEHR
Joanne Kim, Executive Creative Director
Andrew Christopher, Copywriter
Megan Gannon, Art Director
Eric Holman, Creative Director
Chris Terrell, Agency Producer
Stephanie Recktenwald, Agency Producer
SILVER
15. Competitive Capture
Flexjet
Christopher Bero, VP/Global Marketing
Lauren Florian, Sr. Executive Director, Global
Mktg.
Ryan Gushue, Graphic Designer
Joel Milani, Copywriter
Taylor Wilson, Sr. Mgr., Direct Marketing
SILVER
16. Owner Appreciation
Flexjet
Christopher Bero, VP/Global Marketing
Lauren Florian, Sr. Executive Director, Global
Mktg.
Aveanna Salicce, Sr. Graphic Designer
Ryan Gushue, Graphic Designer
Joel Milani, Copywriter
Taylor Wilson, Sr. Mgr. of Direct Marketing
GOLD
17. How Do We Learn?
Little Jacket
NewBridge Cleveland
Christian Woltman, Designer
Roger Frank, Creative Director
Paul Sobota, Photographer
Lora DiFranco, Strategist
Ellen Russell, Strategist
Joey Parlett, Illustrator
GOLD
18. “Wear Your Story” Lookbook
University Tees
Brad Hauber, Owner/Creative Director
The Right Word Marketing Communications
GOLD
20. Happy Holidays. We Got You
A Puppy
Marcus Thomas LLC
Joanne Kim, Executive Creative Director
Jena Lesar, Agency Producer
Chris Terrell, Agency Producer
Michael Nichols, Content Creator
Noah Travillian, Content Creator
Brian Gillen, Creative Director
Brian Roach, Art Director
Rachel Hoskins, Copywriter
GOLD
21. Will Ride For Whiskey
Paul Sobota Photography
LLC
Paul Sobota, Photography & Design
SILVER
27. SILVER
1918 To 2018
Little Jacket
Dealer Tire
Joey Parlett, Illustrator/Designer
Roger Frank, Creative Director
28. GOLD
Saucy’s Dead Nuts Poster
Series
Arras Keathley
Saucy Brew Works
Joe Baucco, Art Director
Tom Keathley, Executive Creative Director
Lizzie Hartland, Account Executive
31. SILVER
RIDGID Promo Posters
The Adcom Group
RIDGE Tool Co.
Mark Nuss, Chief Creative Director
John Ferguson, Art Director
John Znidarsic, Copywriter
John Kozsey, Art Director
Mike Paukst, Photographer
Brian Kozel, VP, Account Services
Dan Reisinger, Account Supervisor
Ashley Mack, Sr. Account Executive
33. SILVER
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Exhibit Promo
TWIST Creative
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Michael Ozan, CCO/Copywriter
Connie Ozan, Chief Design Officer
Christopher Oldham, Art Director
Charlene Coughlin, Account Director
Joel Miller, Graphic Designer
Philip Papantoniou, Graphic Designer
Pedro Huertas, Jr. Desogner
34. GOLD
Saucy’s The Beer Is Here
Outdoor
Arras Keathley
Saucy Brew Works
Tom Keathley, Executive Creative Director
Amie Becker, Director, Connections Planning
Julie Jones, Assoc. Creative Director
Joe Baucco, Art Director
Aschli First, Art Director
Tim Boesel, Art Director
Ashley Sheridan, Resource Mgr.
36. JUDGES
CHOICE
KnowTheRx
Doner
Cuyahoga County Opioid
Task Force
Paul Forsyth, VP/Creative Director
Kevin Floyd, VP/Creative Director
David Krovblit, Photographer
Shelby Rauen, SVP/Strategic Planner
Maddie Edminister, Account Executive
Willis Cuevas, Art Director
Randy Belcher, ECD
Larry DeAngelis, SVP/Brand Leader
Mackenzie Kistler, Intern
Audrey Wanamaker, Intern
Greg Kort, Broadcast Producer
39. SILVER
Bean Soup Solar Eclipse
Social Post
Vitamix
Cherie Meyers, Sr. Manager, Creative
Renee Coughlin, Designer
Nathan Dreimiller, Photographer
Heidi Robb, Food Stylist
Katie McNamara, Social Media Mgr.
Sarah Thomas, Social Media Specialist
Stephanie Spitler, Sr. Copywriter
Ryan Smith, Producer
40. SILVER
Flying Circus of Physics –
Season 3
Cleveland State University
Christian Taske, Manager, Content
Marketing/Social Media
Eric Antonik, Videographer
Jearl D. Walker, PhD, Professor of Physics
43. SILVER
Lawyers For Social Justice
Goldfarb Weber Creative
Media
Cleveland-Marshall College of
Law
Annie Murmann, Writer
Ron Goldfarb, Producer
Kyle Stanley, Editor
45. GOLD
ALDS Game 3 Hype Video
Cleveland Indians
Steve Asbury, Video Producer
Nick Owens, Lead Video Producer/Videographer
Nick Gambone, Live Experience Assistant
Director
47. SILVER
CCF Express Care Slider
Videos
The Adcom Group
Cleveland Clinic
Mark Szczepanik, Creative Director
Mike Derrick, Creative Director, Copywriter
Stewart Ryan, Producer
Chris Nagle, Assoc. Creative Director
Justin Giudici, Assoc. Multimedia Artist
Adam Zuccaro, Studio Manager
Lauren McPherson, Account Executive
51. SILVER
Our Handmade Hero, Anna
Kiss
Paul Sobota Photography,
LLC
Joann Fabric & Craft Stores
Paul Sobota, Director/DP
Richard Vollmer III, VP, Brand/Creative Services
Brian Bowles, Creative Director
Valerie Ott, Copy Chief
Connor Elder, Assistant Editor
56. SILVER
Mi Pueblo
Wyse
Concern For Children/Mi
Pueblo Culture Camp
Steve Lageson, ACD/Art Director
Wil Frierson, Videographer/Editorial
Lane Strauss, Creative Director
57. GOLD
A More Civil War
Think Media Studios
Brian Glazen, Executive Producer
Geoff Yaw, Director/Producer
Julia Thorndike, Producer
Dale Omori, Producer
Josh Booth, Producer
Danielle Miller, Editor
58. GOLD
Burn The Ships
Think Media Studios
Brian Glazen, Executive Producer
Danielle Miller, Director/Editor
Julia Thorndike, Director
Caleb Crossen, Director of Photography
Kasey Drzazga, Assistant Camera
59. SILVER
CIFF41 “Illuminate”
Fusion Filmworks
Cleveland Int’l Film Festival
Jon LaGuardia, Director/Editor/Animator
Grace Nowak, Executive Producer
Keith Nickoson, Director of Photography
Olivia Otten, Producer
Mathias Peralta, Gaffer
Patrick Ryan, Key Grip
Grace Czarny, Makeup Artist
Shelly Theiling, Makeup Artist
Jake Fader, Composer
Christine Fader, Vocals
Neil Chastain, Drums
Lee Will, Location Manager
60. GOLD
Privateers Teaser
Garage Creative Studios
Shiny Objects Productions
Mark Hamer, Director/Editor
Rich Maurer, Sound Designer
Eddie Smith, Cinematographer
Kelly Pangle, Cinematographer
61. SILVER
The Prometheus Project
Garage Creative Studios
Cleveland
Orchestra/Cleveland School
of the Arts
Mark Hamer, Producer
Rich Maurer, Sound Designer
Eddie Smith, Cinematographer
Kelly Pringle, Cinematographer/Editor
62. GOLD
The House That Love Built
Think Media Studios
The Cleveland Housing
Network
Brian Glazen, Executive Producer
Mike Ozan, Creative Director
Charlene Coughlin, Account Director
Julia Thorndike, Director
Taylor Sigman, Assoc. Producer
Kasey Drzazga, Director of Photography
Caleb Crossen, Director of Photography
Mike Carissimi, Audio
Danielle Miller, Editor
63. GOLD
For The Benefit
Fusion Filmworks
Cleveland Museum of Art
Jon LaGuardia, Director/Editor
Grace Nowak, Executive Producer
Keith Nickoson, Director of Photography
Olivia Otten, 1st Assistant Camera
Mathias Peralta, Gaffer
Connie Kellers, Makeup Artist
Elizabeth Cook, Makeup Artist
Caroline Guscott, Director of Communications
Christopher Moore, Digital Communications Mgr.
66. SILVER
Sincerely, Dremonie
Think Media Studios
Boys & Girls Club of the
Western Reserve
Brian Glazen, Executive Producer
Julie Johnson, Executive Producer
Julia Thorndike, Director
Taylor Sigman, Assoc. Producer
Kasey Drzazga, Director of Photography
Mike Carissimi, Audio
Keith Potoczak, Editor
67. SILVER
Makers Reel
Think Media Studios
Brian Glazen, Executive Producer
Julia Thorndike, Producer
Danielle Miller, Editor
Ryan Girard, Editor
68. SILVER
Wyse Overall
Wyse
Steve Lageson, ACD/Art Director
Wil Frierson, Videographer/Editorial
Matt Farley, Motern Media, Music
Lane Strauss, Creative Director
74. SILVER
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Attraction Campaign
TWIST Creative
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Michael Ozan, CCO/Copywriter
Connie Ozan, Chief Design Officer
Christopher Oldham, Art Director
Charlene Coughlin, Account Director
Joel Miller, Graphic Designer
Philip Papantoniou, Graphic Designer
Pedro Huertas, Jr. Designer
76. SILVER
Recruitment: Rethink
Progressive
96 Octane
Progressive Insurance
Lucy Todaro, Assoc. Creative Director
Bradley Eimer, Assoc. Creative Director
Julie Goulis, Sr. Copywriter
Erin Antonelli, Copywriter
Katie Soinski, Art Director
Kate Hardy, Art Director
Joe Tranchita, Front End Developer
Dre Quinones, Front End Developer
Jen Short, Executive Producer
Gabe Cotto, Assoc. Creative Director, Video
77. SILVER
White Dove Brand Campaign
TWIST Creative
White Dove Mattress
Michael Ozan, CCO/Copywriter
Connie Ozan, Chief Design Officer
Christopher Oldham, Art Director
Josh Altman, Account Director/Copywriter
Joel Miller, Graphic Designer
Philip Papantoniou, Graphic Designer
Pedro Huertas, Jr. Designer
Erin Fox, Social Media
78. SILVER
Kids Film It Festival
Stern Advertising
Kids Film Festival
Steve Romanenghi, EVP/Executive Creative Director
Bob Felty, VP/Creative Director
Tom Papadimoulis, SVP/Creative Director
Chastity Soltysiak, Executive Producer
Mike Rini, Interactive Services
Calle Andrus, Sr. Social Media Mgr.
Jenna Chilinski, Sr. Account Executive
Amanda Stefanik, Sr. Account Executive
Keith Berr Photography
Commercial; Sound & Image
Linda Blatch-Geib, Make-up/Wardrobe/Props
Grace Czarny, Make-up/Wardrobe/Props
79. GOLD
KnowTheRx
Doner
Cuyahoga County Opioid
Task Force
Paul Forsyth, VP/Creative Director
Kevin Floyd, VP/Creative Director
David Krovblit, Photographer
Shelby Rauen, SVP/Strategic Planner
Maddie Edminister, Account Executive
Willis Cuevas, Art Director
Randy Belcher, ECD
Larry DeAngelis, SVP/Brand Leader
Mackenzie Kistler, Intern
Audrey Wanamaker, Intern
Greg Kort, Broadcast Producer
81. JUDGES
CHOICE
Public is
Little Jacket
Cleveland Heights-University
Heights City Schools
Christian Woltman, Designer
Joey Parlett, Designer
Roger Frank, Creative Director
Paul Sobota, Photographer
Ellen Russell, Strategist
Lora DiFranco, Strategist
Adam Dew, Videographer
84. SILVER
Moen Disposal Graphic
The Adcom Group
Moen US
Caitlin Kaser, Account Executive
Dan Reisinger, Account Supervisor
Derryl Strong, Creative
Director/Photographer,Compositing
85. GOLD
Bonneville: The Love of Steel
& Salt
Keith Berr Productions
Keith Berr, Photographer
Linda Barberic, Producer
86. GOLD
Big Dreams/Small Directors
Keith Berr Productions
Stern Advertising
Keith Berr, Photographer
Linda Barberic, Producer
Robert Felty, Creative Director
Chastity Soltysiak, Producer
Steve Romanenghi, Creative
87. SILVER
Privateers Teaser
Garage Creative Studios
Shiny Objects Productions
Mark Hamer, Director/Editor
Rich Maurer, Sound Designer
Eddie Smith, Cinematographer
Kelly Pangle, Cinematographer
88. SILVER
Privateers Teaser
Garage Creative Studios
Shiny Objects Productions
Mark Hamer, Director/Editor
Rich Maurer, Sound Designer
Eddie Smith, Cinematographer
Kelly Pangle, Cinematographer
89. GOLD
Privateers Teaser
Garage Creative Studios
Shiny Objects Productions
Mark Hamer, Director/Editor
Rich Maurer, Sound Designer
Eddie Smith, Cinematographer
Kelly Pangle, Cinematographer
90. SILVER
Discover The Difference
Garage Creative Studios
University Hospitals
Mark Hamer, Director/Editor
Rich Maurer, Sound Designer
Eddie Smith, Cinematographer
91. SILVER
Fingers
Marcus Thomas LLC
Dexcom
Jim Sollisch, Executive Creative
Director/Copywriter
Laura Seidel, Art Director
Laurie Znidarsic, Producer
Old Machine, Production Co.