The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) has today announced the lineup of international ‘Super Jurors’ who will select the national top student for AWARD School 2024.
The Super Jury includes an exceptional group of ECDs, agency leaders, CCOs and strategists who follow in the steps of global ad industry leaders in choosing the winner of APAC’s premier course for aspiring creatives.
2024 Super Jury members:
Greg Hahn, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Mischief, USA
Helen Rhodes, Executive Creative Director, BBH London, UK
Jim Curtis, Global EVP, Executive Creative Director, McCann, USA
Erica Stevens, Creative, nice&frank, NYC
Guan Hin Tay, Creative Chairman, BBDO Singapore
Maria Devereux, Executive Creative Director + Head of Innovation, North America, Accenture Song
Tim McDonell, Executive Creative Director, AKQA, USA
Ashley Davis Marshall, Executive Creative Director, The Martin Agency, USA
Asheen Naidu, Executive Creative Director, TBWA Group Singapore
Daniel Walton, Creative Strategist, Meta – Creative Shop, Southeast Asia
Says Scott Dettrick, AWARD School national co-head: “This year’s panel boasts some of the most highly awarded creatives in the world. The top students’ work is in good hands to decide our one national winner.”
Says Sharon Edmondston, AWARD School national co-head: “Our students have demonstrated tremendous effort and dedication over the last 12 weeks. Their portfolios are outstanding and we’re excited to see where their incredible talent takes them, at a time when storytelling and creativity are more important than ever.”
Says Daniel Walton, creative strategist, Meta – Creative Shop, Southeast Asia: “It’s always a privilege to be inspired by the next wave of critical thinkers, who are entering our industry at such an important juncture. I’m keen to see how this year’s students tackle the balance of progressive technology with inherent humanity.”
Super Jury judging will occur online from this Friday, with the AWARD School graduation for the online program taking place on 6 August.
The highly anticipated announcement of AWARD School’s national top student will be made on the evening of 15 August at The Gold Pencil Award Party at This Way Up, Australia’s advertising festival of creativity in Sydney.
All state winners will automatically qualify for the Super Jury round. AWARD and Advertising Council Australia wish all students the best of luck.
