Sid Smith Honored Sid Smith Honored Sidney Smith, Chairman of the Board, WestWayne, Inc., received the Atlanta Ad Club's Austin P. Kelley Lifetime Achievement Award at the Club's annual gala dinner. Smith is the second recipient of this award. It is given at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Ad Club to an advertising professional who has excelled throughout his or her career and has consistently and significantly contributed to the Atlanta advertising community.

Smith, obviously moved by the emotion filled room, received a standing ovation. In his humble and honest demeanor, Smith confessed, "I feel like I got the last man standing awards. All you have to do is stay in the advertising industry for 30 years and you'll receive one too." Ben West, President of WestWayne retorted, "Sid's just being modest. Ask anyone in the industry, clients and co-workers alike, and they'll tell you that Sid Smith is one of the most genuine and talented people out there."

Being the first recipient of the Austin P. Kelley Lifetime Achievement Award was an additional honor for Smith. He'd known Kelley and held him in the highest regard. During his speech, Smith told the Kelley family how proud he was to have received this award in Austin's name and spirit. The Atlanta Ad Club Board voted to add Kelley's name to the award to honor his death earlier this year.