The 2024 AMY Awards were an amazing success.
AMA Atlanta thanks all of our honorees, guests and sponsors who celebrated the 67th Annual AMYs with us.
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Steve Koonin
Giving Kitchen
Piedmont Healthcare – Piedmont Empowering You
Yailene Ramos, Programming Committee – The Metropolitan Club
Tonya O’Connell, Head of Global Creative Services, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Bem Joiner, Creative Culture Curator, Atlanta Influences Everything
Jean D’Amico, Senior Account Director, Yahoo!
Ana Collins, Content & Social Strategist, Piedmont
Emory Ortho – MSK: Moments Made Possible
Creative Mischief – SelectCobb Website
Cxmmunity Media – Empowering the Next Generation
Tarkett – Design Days
TopRight – Election Campaign Innovation: Increasing Voter Engagement
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Influencer Campaign
Tarkett – Design Days
Auntie Anne’s/GOTO Foods – NUGG BOWL Digital Campaign
Booster Enterprises – Booster + Dude Perfect Partnership
Dagger – Holiday Inn Reappraisal
Modo Modo – The Kerry and Gary Challenge – Compete to Defeat ALS
Dragon Army – Astrobrights – All About Hue
STUDENTS
- 1st – $2500 – Carrie Depner, South Forsyth HS
- 2nd – $1250 – Quin Petty, West Forsyth HS
TEACHER
- 1st – $1250 – Allison Bentley, Loganville HS
- $10,000 – Nicole Farah, Kennesaw State University
- $6,000 – Ally Hom, Emory University
- $6,000 – Denise Gonzalez, University of North Georgia
Liz Ward, Principal, Thought Partners Consulting
Kari Hiner, Associate Creative Director, Modo Modo Agency
2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
STEVE KOONIN
As CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, Steve Koonin has helped transform the Hawks’ brand, building and presence while forging authentic and meaningful relationships with Atlanta communities through the Atlanta Hawks Foundation.
Prior to the Hawks, he spent years building and growing brands and campaigns at Atlanta-native global companies like Coca-Cola and Turner Broadcasting. An authentic Atlantan, Koonin has been a major influential component of Atlanta’s business, marketing and sports landscape for decades, and we’re proud to recognize him as our 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
“Big congrats to Steve Koonin from all of us at BGG Agency on being honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Your dedication to fostering creativity and your forever championing of good ideas have left an indelible mark on our industry. Through visionary leadership and an evident commitment to excellence, you’ve inspired countless individuals to unlock their creative potential and aspire to greatness. This award is a testament to your lasting impact and a career filled with significant achievements. We are proud and delighted to celebrate this monumental accolade with you. Congratulations, Steve.”
