Kevin Dobbs, Executive Director of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Tenth District in Odessa, was recently presented the Barton A. Cummings Gold Award for volunteer service. It’s the highest honor bestowed by AAF for voluntary service.
The award was presented at the AAF ADMERICA National Conference in St. Louis. It was established in 1994 in memory of the late Bart Cummings, CEO of Compton Advertising (now Saatchi & Saatchi) who believed dedication to industry service and advancing the social and economic values of advertising were as important as any business-related endeavor.
Dobbs has been an AAF volunteer for 50 years, more than 30 of which were in service of AAF’s District 10 – the last 18 as executive director. Dobbs’ contributions go well beyond the local level. He has helped foster greater levels of cooperation and integration between clubs; advocated for accreditation; counseled young industry leaders; and been a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion. He is a leader of the highest ethics, principles and professionalism.
Noted Ann C. Iverson, Committee Chair, Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award, “Kevin’s deep commitment, devotion, contributions, accomplishments, and many years of service to and on behalf of the advertising industry, at the AAF local, regional, and national levels, made him uniquely qualified and deserving of the Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award.”
