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Kudos to John Mraz

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On Saturday evening, March 8, our company co-founder was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the local Spokane chapter of the American Advertising Federation. It was my pleasure to present this award—only the sixth time in the chapter’s history—while over 400 attendees expressed their gratitude. John began his career here in Spokane in 1970 and is now semi-retired from what was then known as Anderson Mraz Design. (I say “semi-retired” because, to this day, John continues to play an important role as “tinkerer, doodler, designer”—the title on his business cards—on our 3D projects.)

Congratulations to John, a true pioneer in the field of graphic design and an inspiration to many here in Spokane. Including me.



03.13.2014, 4:26pm
by Libby Barnes


Outstanding! Congratulations, John — you earned it and it’s fantastic to see your contributions to the industry and our community and your clients be recognized. All of us at GSI are happy for you!

Libby Barnes
Greater Spokane Incorporated


03.13.2014, 5:28pm
by Don Baker


Wow that’s great! John certainly deserves it. And CK got to present the award? That’s a bit of symmetry. ha ha!
Don


03.13.2014, 7:45pm
by Simon & Becky


and to think we knew you when ….
john, we are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with …
thank you for helping us look good … and be good.
mraz-a-fy ? we should all be so lucky!

Simon & Becky
Cravens Coffee Co


03.14.2014, 8:07am
by Coleen Monaghan


How utterly cool for you, John. Your creativity is legendary. I am thankful for opportunities we had to play together. Your ‘bucket of wonder’ about the world is always full; that is a terrific way to live. Dream on!

Coleen Monaghan
NAC Architecture


03.14.2014, 12:03pm
by Greg Holly


Congratulations John!

For surviving all these years with CK I mean.

(The award is pretty cool too)

Best Regards,
Greg Holly
Acme Graphic Design


03.14.2014, 12:55pm
by John Robideaux


John,

You’ve always been there with the most creative solution. Whether it came when we were playing baseball together or finding a design solution for a complicated marketing problem, you stepped up to the plate.

Congrats! John R.


03.14.2014, 1:53pm
by Steve Agen


Congrats John!!

Great to see you get further recognition for your hard work and creativity. In my early years working with you I definitely thought your perspective was unique….and I still do!

Cheers,
Steve Agen
Sonderen Packaging


03.15.2014, 12:14pm
by Mary Brooks


John. Congrats! How fitting that you received this award in the place where you first opened your business “Why Not Graphics.” The Davenport rose again as your host.

Great picture of all of you.

Love,
Cousin Mary


03.16.2014, 12:16pm
by steve baldwin


That was a great tribute! Amazed, however, that they failed to bring up a couple of your crowning accomplishments, most notably BoogerPikker International Airlines and Cap’n Juicy’s Super Duper Weenies. Must have been an oversight!


03.17.2014, 11:43am
by Robert H. Fitzner


This award could not have gone to a more deserving individual and outstanding talent in our Design Community. I have been blessed to have had his creative input and guidance throughout my Career as a designer and look forward to learning even more in the years to come. I am honored to get to say I have worked with such a fine human being and at the same time, call him my friend. He is a truly great man. Thanks John and Congratulations!


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