Mediaweek is giving media industry professionals the chance to be recognised for their career so far at the new Next of the Best Awards.
The big news is entries should be in by the close of business Monday, March 13. Enter here.
The Awards are available to people 40 or under which makes them unique in the Australian media industry.
Please note there are special categories for content creators which can include producers, researchers, on-air talent, writers etc. That includes TV, radio, podcasting and publishing talent in addition to people building a career in advertising, marketing, PR or associated sectors.
Have a good look at all the categories below. Enter yourself or encourage your friends. But do it now.
Self-nominations are also encouraged. This is not an industry where people should be worried about a little self-promotion. You have worked hard, had good ideas, it’s time perhaps you put your hand up!
Key dates for Next of the Best
Entries open: 13th February 2023 Enter here.
Entries Close: 13th March 2023, this date is final and there will be no extensions provided.
The system will automatically prevent entry submission after the deadline.
Shortlist announced: Late March
Awards presentation ceremony: 26 May 2023
Host, entertainment and after-party details to be announced soon.
Next of the Best categories for the awards
Sales
1. New Business/Growth – Agency
2. Salesperson – Media
Advertising
1. Creative Agency & Content Agencies
PR
1. PR – Media
2. PR – Agency
3. PR Agency – Independent
Ad Tech
1. Ad Tech
Marketing
1. Marketing – Media
2. Marketing – Agency
3. Marketing – Corporate
Media Buying and Planning
1. Media Agency Specialists – All Agencies
2. Media Agency Specialists – Independent
Audio
1. Producer
2. Talent
TV
1. Producer
2. Talent
Publishing
1. Publishing
Grand Prix Award
Nominate yourself or someone else for the Mediaweek Next of the Best Awards here.
To be eligible for Next of the Best Awards, the nominee must be age 40 or under (born June 01, 1983 or later) and work in the media industry, departments include; Sales, Advertising, PR, Ad Tech, Marketing, Media Buying/ Planning, Audio, Television, and Publishing
The awards will be selected by an industry panel of 13 experts making the Next of the Best Awards the most prestigious young talent awards in the media industry.
Next of the Best judging panel
The Next of the Best Awards Night event will take place May 26 2023, the first night of Vivid, at Doltone House – Heritage Wharf at Jones Bay Wharf.
The applicants will be considered as both current and future leaders of tomorrow and judged on criteria that will include success, innovation, creativity, and reputation. Applications will open in early February, stay tuned to Mediaweek for full details.
Ranking Australian Influencers
The event will also reveal the Top 50 Influencers in Australia, using world-class data to rank the Influencers who cut through the most in the past 12 months. Having the Top 50 Influencers and Australia’s Top Talent Under 40 will make for an epic networking opportunity.