T.C. Pellett is an award winning creative director and community volunteer with 25 years in the marketing and advertising industries. He has served as President of the Rochester Advertising Federation, is a recipient of the Rochester Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” award, and Causewave Community Partners' “Lantern Award” for his service in the field of nonprofit marketing and advertising.

T.C. started his own independent creative business, Initial Here Creative Services, in 2015 and is currently the Director of Marketing for Nazareth University.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

North American Paperboard Packaging Competition - 2021
Gold Award
Packaging Design

GD USA - 2021
58th American Graphic Design Awards™
Graphic Design

GD USA - 2020
Graphic Design USA, Health + Wellness Design Award
Packaging Design

GD USA - 2020
Graphic Design USA, Package Design Award, Home, Garden + Industrial Category
Packaging Design

GD USA - 2019
Graphic Design USA, Cannabis Industry Graphics Award
Packaging Design

GD USA - 2019
Graphic Design USA, Health + Wellness Design Award
Packaging Design

AMA Pinnacle Award - 2019
American Marketing Association
Small Business Campaign, Not-for_Profit

Silver District Two Regional ADDY Award - 2016
American Advertising Federation
Batavia Boot & Shoe Company “Sole of a Man” Overall Campaign

Gold ADDY Award, Art Direction - 2016
American Advertising Federation
Batavia Boot & Shoe Company “Sole of a Man” Look Book & Overall Campaign

Gold ADDY Award, Copywriting - 2016
American Advertising Federation
Batavia Boot & Shoe Company “Sole of a Man” Look Book & Overall Campaign

Gold ADDY Award, Overall Campaign - 2016
American Advertising Federation
Batavia Boot & Shoe Company “Sole of a Man” Look Book & Overall Campaign

Silver ADDY Award, Event Invitation Design - 2016
American Advertising Federation
Rochester Museum & Science Center, Innovation Celebration Invitation

Gold ADDY Award, Logo/Identity Campaign - 2015
American Advertising Federation
Drifters L.B. at the Rochester Hilton Garden Inn

Silver ADDY Award, Art Direction, Campaign - 2015
American Advertising Federation
“A Deliberate Life” Promotional Campaign

Gold ADDY Award, Social Media Campaign - 2014
American Advertising Federation
“Flour City Brewers Fest” Campaign for Rohrbach Brewing Company

The Causewave Community Partners' "Lantern Award" - 2014
Since 1978, Causewave Community Partners (formerly the Ad Council of Rochester) has been recognizing long-standing volunteers for their exceptional support and commitment to the organization and the success of area non-profits.

Silver ADDY Award, Social Media Campaign - 2013
American Advertising Federation
“Beer Nerd Society” Campaign for Victoire Belgian Beer Bar & Bistro

Rochester Business Journal "40 Under 40" Award - 2011
The Rochester Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award: With nominations from the community and selections by a committee of business leaders, the Forty Under 40 awards recognize 40 men and women under the age of 40 who have achieved professional success and made significant civic contributions to our community.