The Bill Sharp Award will be put on hold
Bill SharpEstablished in 2011, the Bill Sharp award is awarded to one (1) recipient on an annual basis.
William “Bill” Sharp, retired founder and CEO of Sharp Advertising Inc., is well known in the advertising community for his expertise and achievements in communications, for his community involvement and for his contributions to motivating minority youth. In 1967, he founded and instructed the “Basic Ad Course,” an American Association of Advertising Agencies–sponsored program that prepared minorities for professional careers in advertising.
The Bill Sharp Award for the Future of Advertising recognizes excellence in marketing, advertising and media by awarding up & coming industry leaders with a financial grant. The Bill Sharp Award recognizes excellence in marketing, advertising and media by awarding one (1) future leader a $3,500 grant. |
Past Scholars
2018
Donovan Triplett
2016
Jewell Donaldson
2014
Jean Middleton
2012
Taylor Yarbrough
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2017
Haywood Watkins III
2015
Candace Queen
2013
Shon Davis
2011
Johnnie Lovett
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Application Information
APPLICATIONS DUE BY August 6, 2019, 11:59PM EST