09/16/2026
And the stars keep shining š
Please join us in celebrating our Hall of Achievement honorees ā¤µļø
Tess Koerner, Devaney & Associates, Inc., NextGen Award
āTess embodies everything thatās good and right with the next generation of advertising professionals. She answers the call, she gives it everything sheās got, and she does it all with unflappable grace. Our agency and our industry are so lucky to have her.ā
Harry Hammel, Planit, Game Changer Award
āThrough Harryās leadership, volunteerism, and mentorship, he exemplifies the qualities of a regional āgame changer.ā Heās someone who uses his talent and position not only to build business success, but to uplift an industry and its people.ā
morton.works, Bold Thinking Award
āmorton.works isnāt just participating in Baltimoreās creative scene, theyāre actively reshaping it. They treat self-promotion as a creative canvas, not an obligation. They blur the line between brand, experience, and entertainment. They donāt just contribute to the creative community they help shape it. In a market full of strong agencies, morton,works is pushing beyond āgreat workā into defining what great looks like next.ā
Wide Angle Youth Media, Good Works Award
āWide Angle Youth Media employs emerging creatives as young as high school students through recent college graduates and teaches them all about working in media. Beyond a semester internship, these young people get hands on experience in working on set, editing and post-production, and all things advertising with these finished projects. Their contributions to Baltimore, to advertising, to media, and beyond are unmatched and inspiring.ā
Antihero, Breakthrough Agency
āAntihero is bringing a sharp, story-driven approach to Baltimoreās creative community, blending high-level craft with a clear point of view from day one. With a lean structure and a growing list of accolades and partnerships, Antihero exemplifies what it means to punch above your weight. Their early momentum, distinct voice, and commitment to craft position them as a rising forceāand exactly the kind of agency this award is meant to recognize.ā
