Al Aguilar and Gisela Girard of Creative Civilization honored by San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Com

With advertising work for iconic brands such as ING Financial Services and the American Cancer Society, Al Aguilar and Gisela Girard’s legacy as founders of ad agency, Creative Civilization, are being recognized by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, naming them the 2008 Business Owners of the Year.

In the past year alone, Aguilar, Girard and their team have successfully marketed Plácido Domingo with the San Antonio Opera, Eva Longoria’s foundation and recently launched the Marc Anthony concert tour in New York for the agency’s new national client ING Financial Services.

Their creative work was recognized with this year’s “Best of Show” at the prestigious Addy Awards for their TV ads for H-E-B, and received numerous public relations awards from the Public Relations Society of America.

“This recognition is special because we admire the work of the Hispanic Chamber who champion the growth and vitality of small businesses,” says Gisela Girard, President and COO of Creative Civilization. “This award inspires us to do more.” Girard adds.

Aguilar and Girard founded Creative Civilization in 1999 with the goal of creating a new breed of agency that is uniquely qualified in the general market, Hispanic market and business-to-business market. The agency’s mantra “Inspiration Is All Around Us” is visible throughout the organization’s materials including the agency’s website, brochure and business cards as a reminder of how great ideas are always within grasp.

“I wish to thank our families, our staff and most importantly our clients who place their faith in us to deliver marketing leadership for their brands,” says Aguilar, Chairman and CEO. “Now that we have achieved this recognition as Business Owners of the Year, our next goal is to be named Married Couple of the Year,” Aguilar adds with a chuckle.