AWARD School issues diversity challenge with leading Australian brands; deadline May 19
AWARD School is calling on aspiring creatives to help three of Australia’s biggest brands champion diversity across their businesses, brands and products.
Live briefs will be published later today on the AWARD School website for ANZ, Toyota, and Meat & Livestock Australia, open to anyone without prior creative agency experience to address the challenge.
Says Niccola Phillips, AWARD school head: “We’re delighted to have the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s biggest brands to champion diversity through creativity. This is a rare chance for the future creative leaders of Australia to work directly with some of Australia’s best agencies, and on brands of the highest caliber.”
Following first round judging, fifteen finalists will be selected to develop their idea with the support of partner agencies Whybin\TBWA, Saatchi & Saatchi, or BMF, in a one-day interactive session at Semi Permanent festival of creativity and design on Saturday 28 May. Three winning ideas will then be awarded with a fully paid scholarship to AWARD School 2017 – Australia’s preeminent training program for the next generation of creatives in the Australian advertising industry.
Running for more than 30 years, AWARD School is a 12-week intensive industry course about idea generation and the creative thinking process. The program is run by more than 40 senior creatives, and accepts around 200 students each year across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS and NZ.
Says Phillips: “The best creative work has always been born out of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Through offering the three winners scholarships to AWARD School 2017, we are able to provide future creatives from every walk of life the opportunity to embark on the first step of their future careers.”
Key timings are as follows:
Monday 2 May – Briefs Released
Thursday 19 May, 5pm – Entry Deadline
Friday 20 May – Judging
Monday 23 May – Shortlist Announced
Saturday 28 May – Interactive Session and Final Presentation at Semi Permanent
Format
Applications will be submitted online and judged by a panel of representatives from AWARD School, ANZ, Toyota, Meat & Livestock Australia, Whybin\TBWA, Saatchi & Saatchi, and BMF. Shortlisted candidates will then present their ideas in person on 28 May.
How to enter
To gain more information on the challenge, entry requirements, and to register your interest, visit AWARD Online.
AWARD School is proudly sponsored by News Corp Australia.
1 Comment
How about AWARDSchool encourages a tad more diversity? Not just across the sexes, but from the same old private school scions who currently infest every class.