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[KETTERING, OH, 5/14/19] – Staff, faculty, and students of �������� received recognition at the AAF Dayton’s 2019 Mercury Awards held on May 14. The awards honor advertising professionals in sales, support, media, and education.

Staff and faculty award winners included:

• Andy Sharpe, Educator of the Year

• Erin Bakara, Best Social Media Rep

A team of ��������’s students presented their award-winning integrated marketing campaign to event attendees. The campaign was a part of the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). �������� won second place overall and the Best Digital distinction in District 5 for the work.

Many other staff and faculty were among the Mercury Award nominees:

Best Audio/Video Production Rep:
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• Cody Brown

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Best Photography Rep:

• Mark Werle
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Best Print/Specialties Buyer:
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• Emily Shankland
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Educator of the Year:
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• Molly Baker

• Jessica Barry

• Michael Bonilla

• Melissa Ferguson
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• Matt Flick
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Mike Fariello Unsung Hero Award:
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• Brian Petro
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• Emily Shankland
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• Kristin Schindler
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Volunteers:
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• Jessica Barry
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• Brooke Leppla
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• Betsy McFaddin
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• Craig Patrick
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• Heather Zehringer