Paul Venables wins Ad Person of the Year.

Congrats to Paul Venables - on Saturday night he accepted “The Ad Person of the Year” honors from the Greater San Francisco Ad Club. The award is given to an outstanding person each year in recognition of their accomplishments and unique service to the San Francisco ad community.

Jerry Gibbons, an advertising legend and past recipient, announced the award, citing Venables’ many accomplishments including the strength and longevity of his ad agency Venables Bell & Partners, which he founded in 2001.

We're big fans of Venables Bell & Partners' work. Huge props to Mr. Venables for the well-deserved award.