D&AD Selects Maria Devereux, Creative Director at Colenso BBDO, for Experiential Jury

The three-day creative spectacular returns to London in May, celebrating the world’s best in craft, creativity and culture.
 
The festival judges include several representatives from the BBDO Network, with Maria being one of two creative leaders from New Zealand on the panel.
 
This announcement follows the success of 2018, where Maria was promoted to Creative Director and her work on Pedigree SelfieSTIX was the second most awarded campaign in Colenso history. It picked up a Wood Pencil in Digital Marketing, whilst Child Replacement Programme achieved 5 Pencils.
 
Beth O’Brien, Creative Group Head at Colenso BBDO and D&AD Judge in 2018, said, “Being a part of D&AD is a special experience for a creative. It’s an environment full of uniquely talented brains, coupled with the enthusiasm and drive to match. Maria is one of the very best, so it’s no surprise she’s been asked to lend her exceptional taste to the judging panel. I’m stoked for her, it’s going to be a wild ride.”
 
Maria said, “I began my career in this fabulous industry as a designer so D&AD has always held a special place in my heart. To be asked to judge is an absolute honor and I look forward to being inspired by the wonderful work and people D&AD naturally attracts.”