SMG’s Creative Director David Cook was the recipient of the Silver Medal Award at this year's Rockie Awards from the Idaho Advertising Federation.

Presented to one individual each year that inspires others in the industry while giving back to the community, the Silver Medal recognizes outstanding contributions to advertising by furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence, and responsibilities in areas of social concern.

We’re pretty sure that he’s gotten over the embarrassment of the video we surprised him with when we received the award.

Last month we welcomed a familiar face back to SMG: Jill Coles (now Jill Watterson) has returned to the agency, as Production and Media Manager.

She takes over for Jaime Stoltz, who has moved from the comfortable confines of Boise, Idaho to the hustle and bustle that is Portland, Oregon. And while we were sad to see Jaime go, we are certainly pleased to welcome Jill back to the shop.

Now while Jill is no stranger to our clients and vendors, here’s a little refresher: She was previously with the agency from 2005 – 2009, and has also held marketing and planning roles with Balihoo, POWER Engineers, Eddie Bauer and Fred Meyer. She is a summa cum laude graduate from the University of Idaho with a degree in business marketing.

What’s the difference between marketing and public relations? And how can you use them to your best advantage? Find out at a Boise Metro of Chamber of Commerce training seminar Friday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 a.m. SMG Creative Director David Cook will co-lead the seminar with Sydney Sallabanks, Pricipal at Gallatin Public Affairs.

To register for this event, please call the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce at 208-472-5205. Click here for more information.