The American Advertising Federation (AAF)

 

Wally Snyder, Pres. Emeritus AAF / Marc Corsi / Jim Datri, President & CEO AAF

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) awarded Mr. Corsi the prestigious The Silver Medal Award and Ad Man of the Year.

The AAF recognized his outstanding work in advertising. These awards recognized his contributions to the industry: original thinking, raising the bar for the standards, dedication to human and social welfare, and his long-term commitment.

Marc Corsi has made a legacy impact in the advertising world and has been honored with many distinguished awards and accolades during his illustrious career.  His agency went on to become the largest independent award-winning advertising agency in the West.  He also received for his efforts special industry recognition with the creation of a scholarship in his name by AAF’s Ad Mark.

Notable achievements and honors

• He received more than 100 Addy awards in a four year period and several “Best of Show” and “Best of Division” awards

• He received “The People’s Choice Award”  several different years

• He received the AAF Medal of Merit for distinguished service several different years from the AAF Board of Directors

• He received the President’s Award several different years for his leadership

• He received the ADMARK Award

• Was elected Chairman of the Western Region for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) (which served 200 ad clubs and 50,000 members)

• Served on the Executive Committee and the National Board of Directors for AAF

• Served on the Executive Committee and  judged  The Hall of Achievement Awards

• Served on the Council of Governors

• Chaired the Northern California ADDY Awards for seven years (building it into one of the most successful preminent awards events in the nation)

• Former Governor of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA) Northern California Council Board