Business Journal Associate Publisher Ashley Webster Rudolph won a Professional of the Year award from AAF Fresno. Photo by Gabriel Dillard

A Business Journal company leader has won an award from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Fresno.

Ashley Webster Rudolph, associate publisher of The Business Journal, received the “Professional of the Year Award” at the AAF Fresno’s Honors Award Luncheon on Wednesday.

AAF Fresno is a group of various advertising professionals working to expand marketing innovation, promote diverse talent and recognize communications excellence.

Another AAF awards program, the ADDYs, saw a five-year hiatus before returning this past March.

Another Professional of the Year Award was given to Kim Stephens, KMPH Fox 26 Anchor.

Award categories

AAF Silver Medal Award – Amy Wilson
Hall of Fame Award – Rebecca Barnes
J. U. Berry Award – Deborah Boyett
Nancy Thielen Award – Shatera Sangster
Professional of the Year Award – Ashley Webster Rudolph
Professional of the Year Award – Kim Stephens
Ralph E. Brown Award – Root Creative Marketing

Star Award Categories

Media Planner of the Year – Christina Chann
Creative Talent of the Year – Enrique Meza
Agency of the Year – Butler Branding
Outstanding Media Salesperson of the Year – David Kerr
“Rising Star” Individual – Natalie Ramirez
“Rising Star” Company – IKA Social

Special Category

Joe Levy Lifetime Achievement Award – Bruce Batti
Joe Levy Lifetime Achievement Award – Wendy Batti