AAF Midlands: November Lunch & Learn

November Lunch & Learn with Kevin Fullerton: "These Judges Don't Know Sh*t!"

Despite the title of this presentation, we know that judges for the American Advertising Awards are actually our esteemed colleagues and friends. They know a thing or two about award-winning work and how to identify it. Kevin Fullerton is a perfect example – and he's joining AAF Midlands to break down everything that goes into the awards judging process, as well as what makes spectacular work stand out from the competition.

Have you ever found yourself thinking: “The judges are idiots. We should’ve won an ADDY. They wouldn’t know great work if it bit them in the butt.”? If you have, and you're wondering what goes through a judge’s head during the judging process, this is your chance to find out. Who knows? This may help you win an ADDY.

About Kevin Fullerton:

Owner/Creative Director, Springboard Creative // Kansas City

Kevin Fullerton is an award-winning designer and creative director. He has helped start companies, developed new brands and mentored up-and-coming creatives. In 2006, he made the ultimate leap when he opened Springboard Creative. Kevin has worked on hundreds of brands including Sprint, John Deere, Kansas Speedway, several colleges, cities and non-profits, as well as more-than-he-can-count startups.

Kevin served as AAF Central Region chair, AAF District 9 governor, AAF-Kansas City president and National American Advertising Awards Committee member. He is also an in-demand judge, speaker and lecturer.

In 2019, Kevin was recognized as AAF-Kansas City’s Advertising Professional of the Year. In 2011, he was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from Northwest Missouri State University.

Kevin served as a part of AAF Midlands's local awards judging panel in 2022. We are excited to welcome him back!