We were recently honored with two District ADDY Awards; a Gold award for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve website, and a Silver for the TRIAD/Next Level ‘Family’ poster, designed for our 2011 open house event. The Fifth District of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) represents 11 professional advertising associations and 18 college chapters throughout Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Gold ADDYs will go on to compete at the national ADDY Award Competition.

"We are proud to represent the Akron chapter and honored by this regional recognition," said Rick Krochka, our president. "Our local Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve is an incredible organization and we are very proud supporters. Not only is their site attracting attention from the advertising community but other Boys & Girls Clubs from around the country, as well."

The Fifth District of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) is the regional voice of the advertising industry to the AAF and protects and promotes the well being of advertising in the district through various programs. TRIAD/Next Level is a member of the American Advertising Federation of Akron.

TRIAD/Next Level Receives A Record 15 Awards

TRIAD/Next Level was honored with an impressive 15 ADDY Awards including a coveted Judge’s Choice and the People’s Choice award. Our agency was presented with eight gold awards and five silver at the American Advertising Federation-Akron ADDY Awards ceremony held Friday, March 2 at the Akron Urban League’s President’s Hall.

Judge Amanda Butts, VP Creative Director for Leo Burnett in Chicago, awarded the TRIAD/Next Level Open House Mixed Media Campaign with a Judge's Choice award and the Open House ‘Family’ poster won the People’s Choice award. ADDY Gold awards automatically move on to compete in the regional District Five ADDY competition.

“We've got a team of incredibly talented, creative and hard working individuals, and when you combine that level of expertise with the diverse list of clients we serve, the results are pretty extraordinary,” said our president, Rick Krochka. “In addition to the client work, we also spent some time focusing on our own marketing efforts this year – something that is usually the last thing you think about in this industry. We’re honored that something we're emotionally attached to, resonated with our industry peers as well.”

Judge's Choice:

TRIAD/Next Level Open House Mixed Media Campaign

People's Choice:

TRIAD/Next Level Open House ‘Family’ Poster

Gold Awards:

• ASO Fanfare 2011 Invitation System
• ASO Fanfare 2011 Mixed Media Campaign
• Akron–Canton Regional Foodbank 2010 Annual Report
• Conservancy for CVNP Promotional Video
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve website
• Rock & Recovery Logo
• TRIAD/Next Level Open House Mixed Media Campaign
• TRIAD/Next Level Open House ‘Family’ Poster

Silver Awards:

• Shear Artistry Outdoor Signage
• Weathervane Playhouse Mobile website
• OMNOVA Solutions Foundation 2010 Annual Report
• Girl Scouts of NE Ohio 100th Anniversary Campaign
• TRIAD website

TRIAD/Next Level has chosen 15 northeast Ohio nonprofit organizations to receive design services through our 2012 Design4Good pro bono partnership program.

Projects ranging from web design, print work, logo development and interactive videos will be completed for the following organizations throughout the 2012 calendar year:

• Akron Urban League
• Arlington Church of God
• Church of Our Saviour Episcopal
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
• Episcopal Diocese of Ohio/Camp Cedar Hills
• First Friday Club of Greater Akron
• Greater Akron Chamber YPN
• Harvest Church/Ashtabula Dream Center
• Ronald McDonald House of Akron
• Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
• Summit County Reentry Network
• The Giving Doll, Inc.
• Tuesday Musical Association
• Victory Gallop, Inc.
• Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop

“Once again, we are extremely pleased with the diversity of organizations who applied for D4G and those projects we will be developing throughout the year,” said our president, Rick Krochka. “We completed a large scope of work last year, creating new or stronger partnerships with those organizations and helping them make a difference in the community in which we live and work. As a team, we’re very proud of the work we do through Design4Good, and we’re looking forward to the opportunity to do it all again in 2012.”

Organizations interested in applying for 2013 Design4Good services may apply before November 30, 2012 by submitting a form found here.

Interested organizations must have a 501c3 or other nonprofit status and strive to meet the needs of the community through various programs and services. Communication materials created through Design4Good will be used to help raise awareness and funds for the organizations.

Two of our own team members, John Moulagiannis and Marsha Griswold have been accepted into the 2012 class of Torchbearers Akron.

“This is going to be a valuable experience – both personally and professionally,” said Moulagiannis. “Torchbearers provides opportunities to connect with other young professionals with a variety of skill sets, knowledge and capabilities; learn more about Akron, and become more involved with some great community organizations.”

“This is an exciting time for Akron, and Torchbearers provides the opportunity to get involved,” said Griswold. “I’m really looking forward to the chance to connect with and learn from my peers in our community.”

Moulagiannis, Director, Interactive + Digital Media is a graduate of Cuyahoga Community College with a degree in Visual Communication and Design. Griswold, Client Service Specialist, Traditional + Emerging Media is a graduate of The University of Toledo and holds a BA in Communication.

About Torchbearers

Torchbearers was founded in 2003 by Akron area residents Scott Read and Jefferson Satterfield. The organization was designed to strengthen the connection between Akron area non-profits and young adults, and to further efforts to attract and retain young professionals to Greater Akron. The organization exists as a bridge connecting senior established leadership to the community leaders of the future.