On Tuesday, ADCOLOR, Time Warner and Red Carpet Runway hosted an inspiring evening as they announced the 2012 ADCOLOR Awards honorees, previewed the 2012 ADCOLOR Awards Print & PSA Campaign by TBWA as well as the first ever ADCOLOR app by Wieden + Kennedy.
This year actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur Boris Kodjoe will join an illustrious group of industry innovators when he receives the 2012 ADCOLOR All-Star Award presented by Omnicom Group, in recognition of his exceptional work with his charity dedicated to his daughter Sophie and his contributions to film, TV, stage, business and media. He will be honored at the advertising industry’s premier event celebrating diversity and the contributions of some of the industry’s brightest stars.
The 2012 ADCOLOR® Awards and Industry Conference will take place in Las Vegas at the infamous Bellagio Hotel from October 18th through the 20th. Past All-Star Award recipients include influential members in multicultural society like: Actor-comedian George Lopez, television host Cristina Saralegui, activist, entrepreneur and “Father of Hip-Hop,” Russell Simmons, businessman and former NBA champion Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Queen Latifah, multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning actress.
(L to R) ADCOLOR live 2012, Antonio Neves – Industry expert, award-winning business journalist, author and CEO/Founder of THINQACTION, Inc, Christena J. Pyle – Interactive Producer, Wieden + Kennedy, Tiffany R. Warren – President of ADCOLOR and Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer for Omnicom Group, Melanie Fiona, Doug Melville – Chief Diversity Officer of TBWA\Chiat
