Wilmington, DE, November 17, 2006—John Hawkins, CEO and President of Aloysius Butler & Clark (AB&C), one of the area’s largest marketing communications firms, was recently honored at the MS Dinner of Champions for many years of support.

The MS Dinner of Champions is held biannually to recognize corporate leaders that have distinguished themselves in the community. The event, which was held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware, also serves as a prestigious fundraising event for the MS Society.

Hawkins, one of the founders of AB&C, became president and a full partner in 1980. He lends his marketing, merchandising, public relations and management expertise to all of the agency’s clients. He is active in agency management, new business development and overall account service. A graduate of the University of Delaware, Hawkins holds a degree in business administration. Before founding AB&C, he was a member of the management training program and financial advisor with Wilmington Savings Fund Society. He also worked as the general sales manager of WILM News Radio for six years.

“It’s wonderful to be associated with the MS Society,” said Hawkins. “I’m grateful that I am able to support its exemplary effort.”

AB&C is a 35-year-old communications agency established in business-to-business and consumer marketing. The agency brings a fresh perspective to local, regional, national and international accounts in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, technology and tourism. AB&C is a member of the Transworld Advertising Agency Network (TAAN), the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the Advertising Clubs of Delaware and Philadelphia, the Art Directors’ Club of Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore Public Relations & Advertising Association (JSPRAA), the Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) and the American Marketing Association.

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