AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation is seeking nominations for its 2026 Penny Award and High Five Awards.
The Penny Award recognizes young professionals under age 40 from Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne and Mahoning counties who have made outstanding contributions to the local advertising community.
The award pays homage to James Penfield (Penny) Seiberling, AAF-Akron’s first president and charter member.
To view past recipients, review award criteria and submit a nomination, click HERE.
The High Five Awards recognize advertising and marketing professionals of any age from Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne and Mahoning counties. Categories include MVP – Most Valuable Peer; The Account Services Award; The MARCOMM Award; The Production Award; and Intern of the Year.
To learn more about each award and submit a nomination, click HERE.
Nominators and nominees do not have to be members of AAF-Akron. Nominations for all awards are due by midnight Aug. 21.
The awards will be presented at AAF-Akron’s 81st annual meeting Oct. 22 at The Knight Stage at The Akron Civic Theatre.