46th AWARD Awards Jury Chairs and Jurors Unveiled

The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) has unveiled its panel of Jury chairs and jurors for the 46th AWARD Awards, bringing together 81 of APAC’s top creative minds to judge the region’s most outstanding work.

Judging will take place in two rounds: the first, determining finalists, runs from May 30th – June 6th, followed by second-round jury sessions between June 30th – July 7th.

2025 AWARD Awards Jury chairs:

Advertising Communications – Stephen De Wolf, BMF Australia
Digital – Tara McKenty, AKQA
Impact – Bridget Jung, Ogilvy Australia
Sound – Dave Robertson, Heckler Sound
Life-Changing – Abi Aquino, MullenLowe Treyna
Design & Image Craft – Micah Walker, Bear Meets Eagle on Fire
Craft in Film – Barbara Humphries, Droga5 ANZ
Film & Entertainment – Leisa Wall, FCB New Zealand
Integrated, Innovation & Media Thinking – Charlotte Adorjan, The Taboo Group
Strategy – Dom Hickey, Howatson+Company

See the full list of jurors here.

Mandie Van Der Merwe, chair of AWARD, said, "AWARD has assembled an exceptional panel of industry leaders to ensure the 46th AWARD Awards continue to set the creative benchmark across APAC.

“This year, the spotlight grows even bigger with the expansion of the Special Awards, recognising the region’s top individuals and agencies."

This year’s Jury president is Nils Leonard, co-founder of Uncommon Creative Studio, who will also headline This Way Up in Sydney in August as a keynote speaker.

Winners of the 46th AWARD Awards will be announced on Thursday, August 14th at Doltone House Sydney -- with all awards revealed on the night, followed by a celebration worthy of the occasion.

​Final entries close at midnight AEST, Wed April  23rd. Enter now and be part of the creative conversation.