AWARD judging line-up announced

A total of 90 judges have been selected to judge this year's AWARD awards, celebrating the region’s most brilliant creative endeavours.

The Awards presentation event will take place on Friday, February 25, at CarriageWorks Sydney -- the culmination of The Communications Council’s Festival of Commercial Creativity ‘Circus’ (February 22-25).

Chairmen of the individual juries are Chris Doyle, Interbrand (Design), Rob Galuzzo, The Finch Group (Craft in Film), Tay Guan Hin, JWT South East Asia (Print, Poster, Outdoor & Ambient), Iain McDonald, Amnesia Razorfish (Digital), Duncan Marshall, Droga5 (Film & Video), Noah Regan, Three Drunk Monkeys (Print Craft), Paul Nagy, Clemenger BBDO (Radio), and Dylan Taylor, BMF Sydney (Direct).

"Each of these jury chairmen has a history of advancing the creative debate and helping clients see the wisdom of great creative work," said Craig Davis, chairman of AWARD.

"It’s a formidable group that will work without fear or favour, guided by the vision of Erik Vervroegen, chairman of judges."

The re-engineered AWARD program has been moved from its usual slot in November to accommodate an expanded program.

New award categories have been added, including music video, applications, social media, environmental design, and branded content.

There is also a newly-introduced award for Creative Innovation, to recognise creative that defies categorisation.

Another dimension of AWARD’s expansion is the Communications Council’s 'Circus' – a three day program leading up to AWARD night. On February 23, 'Circus' will present a line-up of local and international speakers.

Michael Ritchie, deputy chair of AWARD and member of the Communications Council Board, said that 'Circus' would be unmissable.

"This line-up is cracker – probably better than you’ll get at any single day in Cannes'" he said.

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