Worldwide Partners Announces Shortlist for 2025 Young Indies Awards
Worldwide Partners (WPI), the world’s most collaborative agency network, has announced the finalists of their 2025 Young Indies Awards.
The Young Indies is a global creative competition for employees at Worldwide Partners' independent agencies around the world. Over a focused two-week sprint, employees with eight years or less of experience took on a bold brief from a purpose-driven global brand in the outdoor clothing and gear space-known for its commitment to environmental responsibility and ethical business practices.
This year’s challenge? Spark a new wave of brand love and advocacy, helping cement the brand’s legacy while inspiring the next generation of changemakers.
Entries were evaluated by a global panel of judges from within the industry, including Former Adweek editor Doug Zanger, Former 4As president Nancy Hill, and Maximum Effort’s John Deschner.
The winning team receives a complimentary ticket to the WPI Global Summit in Chicago, USA in May 2025, and will accept their trophy in person at the Awards Ceremony on May 6, 2025.
Following are the top five shortlisted agency teams:
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Submitting Team: Emily Kurek, creative; Marena Galluccio, copywriter; Ryan Vera, director and senior video editor; Jenna Rohrbach, strategist, social media; Jackie Mauro, strategist, SEO and Media
Ardmore
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Submitting Team: Callum McCarthy, animator; Jack Blaney, junior graphic designer;
Mia Minnis, junior graphic designer; Chester Moore, media manager
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Submitting Team: Miranda Kyker, art director; Amanda Bredberg, growth marketer; Erik Sederowsky, copywriter
LG2
Location: Montreal, Canada
Submitting Team: Charlotte Perrault, copywriter; Emma Laberge, artistic director;
David Fernandez, artistic director
Submitting Team: Redmond Cajucom, associate creative director; Hayami Kudo, associate creative director; Alexander Ross Samonte, copywriter; Gianina Isabelle Cuartero, senior art director; Shea Samonte, art director
Good luck to these finalists, and stay tuned to learn who takes home the top award!
