Rob Schwartz Named Los Angeles Advertising Agencies Association 2005/2006 Leader of the Year
Thursday, 17 November 2005
The Los Angeles Advertising Agencies Association (LAAAA) announced that Rob Schwartz, Executive Creative Director of TBWA\CHIAT\DAY -- part of Omnicom Group Inc. - in Los Angeles, has been named "Leader of the Year," the industry's top honor. The 2005/2006 Leader of the Year ceremony will take place February 23, 2006 at The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Boulevard starting at 7:00 pm.
The LAAAA founded the prestigious "Leader of the Year" awards ceremony in 1957 to annually recognize the industry professional who merits the distinguished honor. Previous winners include: Robert LePlae, President of TBWA\North America (2004); Jo Muse, Chairman/Executive Creative Director of Muse Cordero Chen & Partners (2004); Lee Clow, Chief Creative Officer of TBWA\ Worldwide (1998); Scott Gilbert, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles (2002); Michael Sheldon, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Deutsch LA (2001); and Jay Chiat, who was awarded the coveted "Leader of the Decade" award in 1990.
"We are honored to recognize Rob Schwartz for his accomplishments in the field of advertising. His contributions to the community as Beldings Award Chairman for the past two years and the combination of his creative talent, entrepreneurship and the leadership skills make him an ideal choice as our 2005 Leader of the Year," said Colleen Kelly, president of LAAAA.