On November 8, 2018, Stu Ingis was awarded the Direct Marketing Club of New York's ("DMCNY") inaugural "Apples of Excellence Advocacy Award." The DMCNY awards leaders in marketing who have substantially contributed to the marketing industry throughout their careers. Stu was specifically recognized for his work advocating on behalf of marketers and the marketing industry. He is the first recipient of the DMCNY's award for advocacy and was honored at the DMCNY's Silver Apples Gala in New York.