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2025 Elevate Awards

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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN.
SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM EST FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH.*


2025 ADCRAFT DETROIT ELEVATE AWARDS

Adcraft Detroit proudly presents the 2025 Elevate Awards, celebrating its second year of recognizing outstanding individuals throughout our Thrive Detroit program. The awards honor those who are driving meaningful change and making remarkable contributions to Detroit's diverse advertising and marketing community. 

We invite you to nominate deserving candidates for three distinguished categories: Innovator, Influencer and Rising Star (see below for descriptions).

NOMINATE A MENTOR, COWORKER OR INDUSTRY HERO TODAY!
SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM EST FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH* 


Award recipients will be honored at the highly anticipated third annual Thrive Detroit program on Thursday, October 23rd at the Garden Theatre in Detroit.


*Nominations are open to current and future Adcraft members. Multiple nominees can be submitted, but a form must be submitted for each nominee in the appropriate category. 


For questions regarding the Elevate Awards, please reach out to Adcraft Board Member, Kristen McCarty, at Kristen.McCarty@mediahubww.com


AWARD CATEGORIES

Innovator:
1. The Innovator is a natural leader, igniting a spark of change within their organization and inspiring others to embrace a more inclusive and equitable future.
2. The Innovator crafts a roadmap for progress, building a more diverse and equitable workplace brick by brick.
3. The Innovator champions the voices of underrepresented groups, ensuring their perspectives are heard and valued, leading to a more inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Influencer:
1. The Influencer uses their platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, raising awareness and driving meaningful change.
2. The Influencer connects diverse groups and fosters understanding, creating a network of support and advocacy.
3. The Influencer inspires others to take action, translating awareness into tangible progress and creating a ripple effect of positive change in our Detroit Advertising community.

Rising Star:
1. The Rising Star, fresh to the industry, is already making waves as a true originator of progress, demonstrating a deep commitment to inclusion and a passion for creating a more equitable future.
2. The Rising Star embodies the potential for positive change, and is poised to become a leading voice, showcasing their dedication to promoting inclusion and belonging through innovative ideas and a willingness to challenge the status quo.


*Note: Nominations are open to current and future Adcraft members. Multiple nominees can be submitted, but a form must be submitted for each nominee in the appropriate category. 

For additional questions regarding the Elevate Awards, please reach out to Adcraft Board Member, Kristen McCarty, at Kristen.McCarty@mediahubww.com



Date and Time

Friday, August 15, 2025, until 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Location

Garden Theater
3929 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI  48201
USA

Event Contact(s)

Kristen McCarty
Adcraft Board Member


Chris Wolin
Adcraft Board Member

Category

Adcraft Educational Committee

Registration Info

Registration is recommended
Adcraft Club Detroit
360 W. Maple Rd.
Birmingham, MI 48009