AWARD School 2025 Ambassadors Announced
Fifteen creative professionals will provide a unique perspective on what it takes to break into and excel at AWARD School 2025.
They’ll also work with peers to encourage a broader, more diverse range of applicants with interests in everything from creative problem-solving and cracking big ideas to storytelling, commercial creativity and entrepreneurship.
“Now in its third year, our ambassador program provides vital support to aspiring AWARD School students, helping them ace their submissions and get the most from the 12 week course,” said Scott Dettrick, joint national/NSW School head and national executive creative director, M&C Saatchi.
“These 2024 stars will provide invaluable insights, and we’re grateful for their time in mentoring the next wave of creative talent.”
AWARD School’s 2025 ambassadors:
- Brooke Wiggins, senior graphic designer, Six Black Pens, 1st place NSW
- Christopher Watts, graphic designer, Resolve, 2nd place NSW
- Jess Gough, consultant / creative, 1st place VIC
- Todd Sadler, senior designer, Bunnings, 2nd place VIC
- Sarah Cassell, designer, National Top Student, National Outdoor/Poster Brief Winner, 1st place WA
- Tina Milošič, senior designer, Hypnosis Creative Agency, 2nd place WA
- Harrison Coates, assistant editor, SafeGround, 1st place QLD
- Jamie Fletcher, studio designer, Publicis Worldwide Australia, 2nd place QLD
- Albert Hopkins, junior copywriter, Showpony, 1st place SA
- Chloe Coates, digital content creator, Lightforce Group, 2nd place SA
- Dominique Powe, senior arts teacher / creative, 1st place Online Program
- Ryan Williams, graphic and UX/UI designer, Out Of The Square, 2nd place Online Program
- Montana Hein, creative, Diageo, National Flim/TVC Brief Winner
- Spencer O’Connor, freelance graphic designer, National Audio/Radio Brief Winner
- Anna Kikuno O’Leary, A/g Head, digital engagement and communications, Museum of Australian Democracy, National Social Brief Winner
Applications for AWARD School 2025 open on 4 February 2025 with the successful group of 200 students starting the program on 17 March.
In advance of that, AWARD School’s ‘Get Creative Quick’ Masterclass on 8 October is designed to give applicants first-hand, practical experience developing creative ideas, with a group exercise and on-the-spot feedback included in the session.
