Advertising Week has announced the launch of its Future is Female Awards at this year’s event, when it returns to Sydney’s Luna Park this 1-2 August 2023.
The organisation is searching for outstanding women leaders — the emerging stars of the industry — to apply for the Awards, which are presented in partnership with LinkedIn.
The Future is Female Awards are Advertising Week’s globally celebrated awards recognising outstanding, trailblazing women in the industry. The Awards just wrapped their fourth year at AWEurope, are entering their fifth year at AWNewYork and launched at AWAfrica and AWAsia earlier this year.
Nominees are submitted by colleagues, peers and friends — or can even be self-submitted.
A judging panel — comprised of former winners, industry experts and leaders — selects the shortlist of honourees based on a combination of proven achievements, demonstrated ability to effect organisational change, commitment to external impact, ability to mentor others and professional endorsements.
As many submissions nominations can be made and there are no entry fees, no age limits, no set job titles. Advertising Week noted that they are looking for women who are up-and-coming leaders deserving of recognition.
The submission deadline is 23 June 2023. Advertising Week APAC will celebrate these rising stars with a special ceremony on 31 July 2023.
This comes after Advertising Week APAC unveiled its list of featured speakers earlier this week.
Read more: Advertising Week APAC unveils the powerhouse speakers taking to the stage
The two-day event brings together the whole industry, including brands, marketers, agencies, creatives, media owners and tech. The diverse perspectives will ignite innovation and meaningful discussions about the most pressing issues in today’s market.
Taking to the stage this year is Matty Johns, rugby league commentator and former NRL player, Susan Coghill, CMO of Tourism Australia, Jordi Davieson, musician San Cisco and Sunita Gloster, founder of Gloster Advisory.
Geoff Lawson, Australian Cricket coach, Alex Blackwell, former professional cricketer, Greg Graham, founder of The Nest Consultancy, Melissa Fein, Initiative Australia CEO and Mark Coad, Mediabrands CEO, will also take to the stage.
Advertising Week APAC will also feature Gary Jubelin, special investigator and podcaster, Aimee Buchanan, GroupM Australia and New Zealand CEO, Michael Szumowki, head of APAC Big Sync Music, James Holloman, David Jones CMO, and Shaun Martyn, founder of FairBreak.