6:00PM
Doors Open 6:00 - 7:15PM
Guests Arrive & Enjoy Light Bites and Networking We're Celebrating MAIP's 50th Year! Be sure to enjoy bites from around the NYC boroughs and try the custom cocktail / mocktail created by Google 7:15PM
Society of Excellence Awards Reception Begins Guests to move to the Goblin King Main Hall for 2023 Programming 7:20 - 7:30PM
Presenting Sponsor Keynote Welcome |
7:30 - 7:40PM
Presentation of the 2023 MAIPers to Watch + Recognize the 2023 MAIP Fellows of the Year & MAIP Coach of the Year The MAIPers to Watch Award recognizes and honors MAIP Alumni who have 3-8 years of experience, and have made significant strides in their chosen career. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees 7:40PM
The Billy Davis Award Powered By McCann Worldgroup 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, leveraging his background and lived experiences, and played a critical role in changing how music was traditionally used in commercials. 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 with a $2,500 award and the opportunity to be paired with a MW mentor for 1 year. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees |
7:45PM
Industry Change Maker Award The Industry Change Maker Award is a newly established award that recognizes an organization for their visionary, innovative, and collaborative work to advance equity across identities within the creative industry. They remind the community to remain hopeful about the world that can be, and inspire us. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees 7:50PM
Honorable Acts of Service Award The Honorable Acts of Service Award is given to an industry agency/partner who goes above and beyond to support the 4A's Foundation through a generous act of service, donation or contribution of resources. The act itself is selfless and champions the idea of lending a hand in times of need. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees 7:55PM
Paragon Award The Paragon Award represents the epitome of excellence and top diverse talent within the MAIP community and nominees and winners are a 4A's Foundation or MAIP Alumni with 15+ years of professional advertising/industry experience. Those selected for this award are highly regarded by their peers across the industry for the impact they have made within their agency, company and/or community. They serve as role models for future generations of talent as they've proven that they can conquer any and all challenges presented to them. Paragon Award recipients are fearless in the face of change, committed to their community at large, and have left an undeniable impact at their agency, company, or organization. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees 8:00PM
Pantheon Award The Pantheon Award is given to a transformational leader who is highly regarded as a cultivator, supporter and champion of multicultural talent. Nominees and winners are a pillar of unwavering strength amongst their peers, superiors and the community at-large for their efforts to propel the advertising and media industry forward in the area of diversity and inclusion. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees 8:05PM
Gladiator Award The Gladiator Award is a symbol of extraordinary achievement and fearlessness in the corporate arena. Its recipients have been steadfast and unyielding in their pursuit to challenge conventional wisdom and transcend the status quo. This modern-day Gladiator is the highest caliber executive who takes great pride in leveraging their individual talent to propel their superiors, peers and those that they lead toward the best possible future. This leader is the embodiment of the highest standard of excellence in their organization and community. Previous winners include: Renetta McCann, Doug Alligood, Tiffany R. Warren and many more. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees 8:10PM
Industry Partner of the Year Award The Industry Partner of the Year Award is to recognize Industry Partners for their continued dedication, support and commitment to the 4A’s Foundation and its programs. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees |
8:15PM
Independent Agency of the Year Award The Independent Agency of the Year Award recognizes agencies for their continued support and commitment to the 4A’s Foundation in a variety of ways. From MAIP Labs during the Summer Fellowship to providing scholarships to MAIP Fellows, these organizations showed up this past year and provided opportunities to support the growth of multicultural peoples and professionals. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees 8:20PM
Holding Company of the Year Award The Holding Company Agency of the Year Award recognizes agencies within the industry that belong to a holding company and showcase their continued support and commitment to the 4A’s Foundation in a variety of ways. From involvement in the MAIP Fellowship and its initiatives to engagement with our MAIP Alumni community and partnering with our Education Program’s high schools, these organizations have shown up in countless ways. <><><><><><> Meet the 2023 Nominees 8:25PM
Acknowledgement of the Google Planning Committee 8:30PM
Event Concludes & Festivities Continue |