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Industry Awards for Outstanding OOH Leaders

Marketing Award of Merit Winners List is Below

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Publisher’s Note:
It’s that time of year when the OAAA requests nominations for OOH Industry Awards recognizing the Industry’s ‘leaders and visionaries’. The awards are presented at the upcoming OAAA OOH Media Conference, which is in Boston May 5-7.  Here are details on the 2025 OOH Conference.  Check out previous winners of awards and more details on the Industry Award nomination process below.

OAAA OOH Industry Awards

At each biennial OAAA OOH Media Conference, the OOH industry pays tribute to its most influential leaders and visionaries with the presentation of the OOH industry awards. These awards are given to individuals who have added to the legacy of the OOH industry with extraordinary contributions made over many years. 

For more information and how to nominate for the Industry Awards —click here 

Award Nomination Categories

Marketing Award of Merit (L. Ray Vahue Award)
Established in 1979, The L. Ray Vahue Award recognizes an individual who best embodies the marketing aims of the OOH advertising industry.

 Previous Winners

2023
Jeffrey Buntin Sr.
Stephen Freitas

2019
Rob Jackson

2017
Rick Robinson

2015
Joe Philport

2013
Jodi Senese

2011
Andrea MacDonald

2007
Rocky Sisson

2005
Jack Sullivan

2003
John G. Miller

1999
Kevin Gleason

1997
Bill Wilkins

1995
Tommy Teepell

1993
John Hope

1991
Mick Callahan

1988
Harry W. Settergren

1985
Lance R. Bell

1983
James C. Roddey

1981
Lewis B. Manderson, Jr

1979
Thomas Shepard

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OAAA Hall of Fame Award
OAAA Hall of Fame recipients are individuals recognized for their enduring contributions to the out of home advertising industry. Established in 1991, OAAA Hall of Fame recipients are individuals recognized for their enduring contributions to the out of home advertising industry. All Distinguished Achievement Award of Excellence and Marketing Award of Merit winners are also members of the Hall of Fame.
See Previous Winners

Lifetime Achievement Award
This very prestigious award is presented at the discretion of the OAAA Board of Directors. The award honors individuals who have made life-long and lasting contributions to the outdoor advertising industry. Since its inception, only three individuals have been presented with this award.
Previous Winners

2001 —Karl Eller
1993 —John Kluge
1982 —R.O. Naegele, Sr.

OAAA Rising Star Award
In 2019, OAAA introduced a new award to honor young industry influencers. The OOH Rising Star Award is presented to individuals under the age of 40 who exhibit notable leadership qualities and are making important contributions to the OOH industry.
See Previous Winners

Distinguished Achievement Award of Excellence (Myles Standish Award)
The Myles Standish Award is the OOH industry’s highest honor. It recognizes an individual who has made a lasting and outstanding contribution to the outdoor advertising industry.
Previous Winners

2023 —Sean Reilly
2019 —Nancy Fletcher
2017 –William Reagan
2015 —Chairman Bud Shuster and Sen. Harry Reid
2013 —Richard Schaps
2011 —Mark Moyer
2007 —Wally Kelly
2005 —Eric Rubin
2003 —Kevin Reilly, Jr.
1999 —Arte Moreno
1997 —Bill Nassau
1995 —Tom Norton
1993 —Kevin Reilly Sr
1991 —Don W. Davidson
1988 —George D. McInturff, III
1987 —Robert B. Lee Sr.
1986 —Richard F. Condon
1985 —W. Frank Lott
1983 —Harry T. Goss
1981 —Vernon A. Clark
1979 —Frank R. Cawl, Jr
1977 —Karl Eller
1976 —Ross Barrett
1974 —Thomas H. Stoner
1973 —R.O. Naegele, Sr.
1972 —Frank Dunigan
1968 —Frank Blake
1966 —Charles Burkhart
For More Previous Winners Click Here

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