Ad 2 Tampa Bay’s immediate past president, Danielle Torres, received the 2016 Pinstripe Service Excellence Award at the American Advertising Federation – Tampa Bay Chapter’s ADDY Awards held on February 16, 2017 at Baystage Live. Presented annually by past recipients, the award recognizes the young professional who demonstrates the most outstanding contributions to Ad 2 Tampa Bay, the advertising industry, and the community. Jessica McDonald, who won the 2006 award, announced the winner at the show.
Danielle served as public service director, programs co-director, creative director and brand refresh lead, and ultimately president – winning National Ad 2 Club of the Year and President of the Year in 2016. Her peers recognized her contributions to the organization, including the development of a new diversity series titled UNDIVIDED, driving the new Ad 2 Tampa Bay brand, and cultivating partnerships with local companies and organizations.
“Danielle’s commitment to public service and the pro bono campaign is near to my heart and one of my favorite memories from Ad 2,” said Ginger Reichl, president of Pinstripe Marketing and former Ad 2 president. “One of her peers said that she was able to breathe new life into Ad 2, focusing not just on the members, but on the wonderful community we love. That’s something we all could use more of in our lives!”
Danielle is an interactive designer for Publix and is passionate about diversity, the design community, and volunteer work. Her artwork was recently featured in an exhibit at Et Cultura and she continues to help her previous public service client, Starting Right, Now (SRN), with marketing and brand communications, long after the Ad 2 campaign concluded.
ABOUT AD 2 TAMPA BAY
Ad 2 Tampa Bay, Inc., an affiliate of the American Advertising Federation, is a non-profit organization of advertising professionals under the age of 32. As a eleven-time National Ad 2 Club of the Year, the organization takes pride in providing both members and the community with quality educational programs, national award-winning public service campaigns, professional interaction, member employment services, fun-filled social events and much more. For more information, please visit www.ad2tampabay.org.
