PAST WINNERS:

The Black Hills Advertising Federation Silver Medal has been presented to the individuals listed below:

Dan & Kathy Simpson, 2009
Michelle Lintz, 2008
Gogie Enstad, 2007
Bob Laskowski, 2006
Debbie Ketel, 2005
Kevin Phillips, 2004
Wes Haugen, 2003
Lia Green, 2002
Kyle Mattison, 2001
Carmen Derby, 2000
Bill Honerkamp 1999
Shirley Stec, 1998
Bill Fleming & Susan Turnbull, 1997
Joan S. Martin, 1996
John Thomas Kearns, 1995
Ronda Meyer Oman, 1994
Carolyn Helfenstein, 1993
Michael Derby, 1992
Linda (Walters) Peterson, 1991
Stan Lieberman, 1990
Tom Franklin, 1989
Vern Anthony, 1988
Gene Taylor, 1987
John Derby, 1986
Helen Duhamel, 1985
Verne Sheppard, 1984
Morris Hallock, 1983
Dean Nauman, 1982

Dan & Kathy Simpson 2009 Silver Medal recipients

With over 40 years in the printing business, Dan and Kathy Simpson have made enormous contributions to the advertising and marketing industry and the Rapid City community where they have made their home. It is their entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and generosity that has earned them the 2009 Black Hills Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award. Their focus on superior customer service, competitive pricing, and cutting-edge technology has helped grow Simpson’s Creative Color Printing, where they are co-owners.  

Dan and Kathy Simpson’s devotion to the Rapid City community is admirable. They provide quality printing for many non-profit organizations and events, including the Black Hills Workshop Gala, United Way, Youth and Family Services, Hills Alive, Mayfest, Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome, Boys Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills, just to name a few. They have also earned accolades for their business acumen. They are recipients of the Tom Didier Family Business of the Year in 2000 as well as the 2008 South Dakota Family Owned Business of the Year and 2008 Jeffrey Butland Family Owned Business of the Year.

The prestigious Silver Medal Award is given to a member in the community that has made outstanding contributions to advertising and has been active in furthering the industry’s standards. The Silver Medal Award is considered by the American Advertising Federation and the Black Hills Advertising Federation as the highest honor to be bestowed upon a practitioner by his/her peers. 

Tickets to honor Dan and Kathy Simpson at the 2009 Black Hills Advertising Awards to take place on May 7 are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Black Hills Advertising Federation at (605) 863-2186 or by visiting www.bhaf.org. The price of tickets is $30 and includes a fun-filled evening of recognizing local advertising and marketing professionals as well as a fantastic dinner.

For more information about the event call Jamee Allgier at (605) 863-2186 or email info@bhaf.org.