Billy Davis Award
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The Billy Davis Award, powered by McCann Worldgroup, was created in honor of Roquel “Billy” Davis, a legendary songwriter, producer, music director, and Advertising Hall of Fame alum. In the late 1960s, Davis joined McCann after spending more than a decade in the recording industry, writing and producing music for artists like Jackie Wilson and Fontella Bass. Davis was a true example of a creative, innovative artist and thinker, who boldly shared his unique perspective and pushed the work – and the industry – forward in a meaningful way. In his honor, McCann Worldgroup will recognize one MAIP alum each year with a $2,500 award and the opportunity to be paired with a MW mentor for 1 year.

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​2023 Billy Davis Award Winner & Nominees

Alex Tygar 義之 Manfredi
Junior Strategist
Nike at R/GA
Creative Tech
MAIP 2021 Alum
​MAIP 2022 Coach
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Alicia Harris
Senior Director, Creative Strategy at United Entertainment Group
MAIP 2017 Alum​

Aubrei Hayes, MPA 
Talent Engagement and Inclusion Manager at Digitas
​MAIP 2020 Alum

Kofi Roberts
Writer at ​Grey Group
MAIP 2021 Alum

Zena Gittens
Associate Director, Content Strategy-Culture & Inclusion Lead at Starcom 
MAIP 2019 Alum
MAIP 2022 Coach

Past Winner

2021
​Aaron Francois
​Senior Connections Strategist 
R/GA 
MAIP 2017​​