The 10th Annual ADCOLOR ® Awards Announces Honorees, Nominees & Futures

The 10th Annual ADCOLOR Conference & Awards Takes Place September 18-21, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida

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Jun 22, 2016, 02:30 ET

NEW YORK, June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR announced today 2016 Honorees and Nominees for the 10th Annual ADCOLOR Awards as well as the 2016 Class of ADCOLOR FUTURES. The 10th Annual ADCOLOR Awards on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, highlight and honor the achievements of African-American, American Indian/Native American, Asian Pacific-American, Hispanic/Latino, LGBT professionals and diversity and inclusion champions in creative industries.

The 10th Annual ADCOLOR Conference and Awards will take place in Boca Raton, where the awards started, at The Boca Raton Resort & Club from September 18-21, 2016.

"This year we are excited not only to honor our industry peers for their efforts to increase diversity in their respective fields, but to bring the 10^th Annual ADCOLOR Awards back to where they started, in Boca Raton. We are acknowledging and honoring exceptional professionals of color and diversity champions that many say don't exist," Tiffany R. Warren, Founder and President, ADCOLOR said.

Each year, the ADCOLOR Award nominees and honorees are selected based on criteria surrounding ADCOLOR's motto "Rise Up and Reach Back". Those honored not only excel in their own careers, but also give back to the community and support their peers. Their goal is to create a network of diverse professionals to encourage and celebrate one another.

"I am so honored to be receiving the CATALYST Award from this incredible organization, their work is truly impactful in increasing diversity and inclusion by recognizing and supporting those who innovate, inspire and advocate for change," Anjula Acharia, partner, Trinity Ventures said.

Anjula Acharia, partner, Trinity Ventures, co-founder, Desi Hits! is receiving one of this year's top awards, the CATALYST Award, which is given to individuals that use their platform to serve as the voice of a cause or community. An entrepreneur herself, Anjula founded Desi Hits!, which introduced top artists (including Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, 50 Cent) to India. She now mentors start-ups and works to increase diversity in the technology sector.

About ADCOLOR®
ADCOLOR® is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization whose mission is to celebrate and champion diversity in the creative industries. Our process is twofold. First, we help individuals and organizations RISE UP, letting their accomplishments and ideas shine. Then we teach these new leaders and would-be-mentors how to REACH BACK and find others who deserve to be noticed and promoted. Our goal is to create a community of diverse professionals who are here to support and celebrate one another. For more info, visit www.adcolor.org

Following please find a list of the ADCOLOR 2016 Award Honorees and Nominees:

Honorees

THE LEGEND AWARDS
The ADCOLOR Legend Award is presented to a trailblazer who isn't afraid to be different and who showed brilliance in his/her actions, a singular leader in their industry.
HONOREES:
Christy Haubegger, Executive, CAA
Lucinda Martinez, SVP, Multicultural Marketing, HBO, Inc.

THE MVP AWARD
The ADCOLOR MVP Award is presented to two or more companies that work together to provide exceptional and highly effective diversity solutions within their organizations and industries. They may be an agency, marketer, media company or diverse supplier with NMSDC or WBENC certification that team up for short or long-term projects that promote diversity and inclusion in the creative industries.
HONOREE: TBWA\ Chiat Day & MAL & Park Pictures

THE ONE CLUB|ADCOLOR CREATIVE AWARDS
The One Club|ADCOLOR Creative Award is presented to a creative professional of multicultural background who has demonstrated noteworthy talent and achievement within the media, creative, digital and traditional advertising disciplines. These recipients are chosen by The One Club Board of Directors.
HONOREES:
Caprice Yu, EVP, Executive Creative Director, McCann New York
Terence Reynolds, Principal/Creative Director, The Richards Group

THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to inductees into the AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement or individuals who are seasoned industry veterans who pushed the boundaries and created positive change, setting the stage for generations to come to take the opportunities made by these icons, even further.
HONOREES:
Daisy Expósito-Ulla, Chairman/CEO, d expósito & Partners, LLC
Bill Imada, Chairman & Chief Collaboration Officer, IW Group, Inc.
J. Melvin Muse, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, MUSE, INC.

THE CATALYST AWARD
The ADCOLOR Catalyst Award is presented to an individual of note who uses his or her platform to serve as the voice of a cause or community. Their provocative courage, professional brilliance and selfless community outreach have sparked change and propelled progress within their respective industries and the world.
HONOREE: Anjula Acharia, Partner, Trinity Ventures

THE ADVOCATE AWARD
The ADCOLOR Advocate Award is presented to an LGBT advertising, marketing or media professional who increases awareness of LGBT causes within and outside of the creative industries.
HONOREE: Pamela Stewart, Vice President, National Retail Sales, The Coca-Cola Company

THE ADCOLOR in TECH AWARD
The ADCOLOR in Tech Award is presented to an individual who has championed diversity & inclusion in the tech industries.
HONOREE: Tristan Walker, Founder & CEO, Walker & Company, Co-Founder & Chairman, CODE2040

Nominees

Following please find a list of the ADCOLOR Awards 2016 Nominees. One finalist will be chosen from each category and will be announced as an honoree on September 21, 2016, at the ADCOLOR Awards:

THE RISING STAR AWARD
The ADCOLOR Rising Star Award is presented to an up-and-coming young gun with less than seven years of experience. The Rising Star honoree is someone who stands out among their peers as someone who is raising the bar of excellence as they move forward in their career.
THE NOMINEES ARE:
Christopher Corales, Associate Manager, Consumer Insights, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Babette Sullivan Puebla, Senior Copywriter, The Integer Group
Haywood R. Watkins III, Associate Creative Director, Group SJR

THE ROCK STAR AWARD
The ADCOLOR Rock Star Award is presented to an outstanding professional who, whether through their primary role or extracurricular activities, stands out as a leader and visionary in the industry.
THE NOMINEES ARE:
Keith Clinkscales, Chief Executive Officer, REVOLT Media & TV
Erika Bennett, Vice President, African American Marketing, Allied Moxy
Luvvie Ajayi, Writer/Speaker, Awesomely Luvvie

THE INNOVATOR AWARD
The ADCOLOR Innovator Awards is presented to a remarkable professional who embodies progress and imagination. Someone who stands out among peers as a game changer and pioneer in their role, creating breakthrough developments and/or improvements, whether tangible or intangible.
THE NOMINEES ARE:
Stacey Hightower, Chief Operating Officer of Group E, DAS Group of Companies
Sheila Marmon, Founder & CEO, Mirror Digital
Marion Dickson, Global Head of YouTube Social & Influencer Marketing, YouTube

THE AD OF THE YEAR AWARD
The ADCOLOR Ad of the Year Award is given to a campaign or single execution that pushes boundaries, promotes conversation and highlights the lives of multicultural, LGBT and/or other under-represented Americans in the mass media.
THE NOMINEES ARE:
"Greenlight A Vet" – Saatchi & Saatchi NY, Walmart
"INSIDE OUT" – Walton Isaacson, Lexus
"How Do You See Me" – Saatchi & Saatchi NY, Coor Down
"This is Wholesome" – Droga 5, Honeymaid
"Turn Ignorance Around" – Walton Isaacson, CHIRLA Action Fund

THE CHANGE AGENT AWARD
The ADCOLOR Change Agent Award is presented to an individual within a company who is using their talents and position to enhance the corporate culture and create a more inclusive environment. This can be part of or beyond the scope of that person's primary role.
THE NOMINEES ARE:
Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i, Executive Vice President, Diversity, Inclusion & Communications, CBS
Kiran Chaudhri Lenz, Associate Director, Operations Program Management, GTB
John Seifert, Worldwide CEO, Ogilvy & Mather

FUTURES

ADCOLOR FUTURES is a unique program that is dedicated to identifying and nurturing the next generation of leaders in the creative industries.

Brittany Allen, Assistant Account Executive at WONGDOODY - Marcus Graham Project
Benigno Bacolores, Advertising at Syracuse University - AAF MPMS
Marianne Bellorin, Product Development Strategist at Team Detroit - Marcus Graham Project
Kamerin Chambers, Assistant Creative Services Project Manager at Guggenheim Partners – The LAGRANT Foundation
Vanessa Charcas, Associate Account Executive at TwoxFour - AAF MPMS
Phillip Cheng, Associate Producer at FCB Health - 4A's MAIP
Selena Davant, Creative Intern at Carol H. Williams Agency - Marcus Graham Project
Toni Dawkins, Integrated Strategist at Grey, NYC - 4A's MAIP
Diamia Foster, Associate Media Planner and New Business Assistant at Identity Worldwide - 4A's MAIP
Mel Gray, Junior Creative Strategist at DigitasLBi - AAF MAFA
Krystal Hawkins, Assistant Media Planner at GSD&M - The One Club
Simone Jackson, Account Services Intern, Nike at Wieden + Kennedy - AAF MPMS
Mylan Kimbrough, Strategy Associate at Starcom Mediavest Group - AAF MAFA
Jessalin Lam, Relationship Manager at Hyper Island - i'mPART - The Advertising Club of New York
Laura Linthicum, Copywriter at Arnold Worldwide - AAF MPMS
Courtney Mccall, Graphic Designer at Plante Moran, Detroit - 4A's MAIP
Elvia Ortiz, Account Executive at BBDO - Madison's Browne Fellowship
Sade Powell, Programming Coordinator at BET Networks - 4A's MAIP
Dzidzoli Quist, Manager, Digital Brand Activation & Media at Live Nation - 4A's MAIP
Reema Rao, Brand Strategist at Leo Burnett - AAF MPMS
Jermaine Richards, Integrated Digital Production Intern at Deutsch NY - IAM - High School Innovation in Advertising & Marketing
Rayvon Shelton II, HR Liaison / Social Media Strategist at Broadview Park District - Marcus Graham Project
Allison Slaughter, Assistant Account Executive at FCB Chicago - AAF MAFA
EJ Stancil, Project Manager at DigitasLBi - 4A's MAIP
Juwan Wedderburn, Strategy Intern at WONGDOODY - The One Club
Carlton Wilcoxson, Account Coordinator at McGarrah Jessee - 4A's MAIP
Andrea Windmeyer, Digital Designer at Unique Influence - The One Club
William Yu, Associate, Marketing Strategy & Analysis at SapientNitro - 4A's MAIP

To register for the 10^th Annual ADCOLOR Conference & Awards, please visit www.adcolor.org

Presenting Sponsor
Omnicom Group
Diamond Sponsors
DIAGEO NA, GSD&M, Microsoft
Platinum Sponsors
DAS Group of Companies, FACEBOOK, Revolt TV
Gold Sponsors
BBDO New York, BET Networks, DDB Worldwide, Wieden+Kennedy, Google
Silver Sponsors
TBWA\ Worldwide, YAHOO!
Supporting Sponsors
Omnicom Media Group, Omnicom Health Group, Publicis Groupe
Corporate Members
The Advertising Club of New York, American Advertising Federation, DIAGEO NA, Edelman, Facebook, GTM, Inc., Omnicom Group, Stephen J. Kim, Sticky Docs, Wieden+Kennedy
Preferred Partners
Adrianne Lipscomb Graphic Design, Akande Music, Edelman, GSD&M, STAMP Event Management, Squeaky Wheel Media, The STUDIO NYC