IAA Lebanon
About
The IAA Lebanon Chapter was officially founded in 1961, making Lebanon one of the earliest IAA chapters globally. It is today the longest-running chapter in the world. The chapter quickly became one of the most dynamic globally. Lebanese advertising professionals held prominent international roles, including five IAA Worldwide Presidents: Samir Fares (1988), Mustapha Assaad (1992–1994), Jean-Claude Boulos (2002–2004), Joseph Ghossoub (2006–2008), and Faris Abouhamad (2013–2015)
In 1988, the chapter received the prestigious Golden Tulip — Chapter Excellence Award at the World Congress in Sydney. The chapter’s global prominence was cemented when Beirut hosted the 38th IAA World Congress in 2002. In 2012, the chapter published “Lebanon Communicating: Celebrating 50 Years of History and Achievements”, a comprehensive chronicle of its journey In 2024, launched the IAA Lebanon Hall of Fame to celebrate the industry’s most influential figures. The chapter has also acknowledged outstanding members through various prestigious awards, including the IAA Medal for Merit, Champion Awards, Honorary Life Membership, and the Samir Fares Award, honoring exemplary contributions in advertising.
Contact
Liliane Chalhoub Maroun
iaa@iaalebanon.org
Registered Address
TreeAd – Level 5 Building
President Elais Hraoui Avenue
Tehwita
Beirut
Lebanon
