APMA, powered by The Communications Council, announced the finalists for the 2013 APMA Star Awards, celebrating the finest promotional and experiential marketing work from the past year.
Finalists were selected by a panel of 34 judges, across 16 categories. The agencies that secured the most nominations were Zoo Republic, Leo Burnett Melbourne, and 30thirty.
The full list of New Zealand and Australian finalists include:
30thirty
Leo Burnett Melbourne
31ST Second
Loyalty New Zealand
BD Network
Momentum Worldwide Australia
Below The Line
One Green Bean
Chieftain Communications
Pacific Highway Marketing Communication Pty Ltd
Creative Activation
PLAY Communication
Evocatif Pty Ltd
The Station Agency
Graffiti Group Pty Ltd
The Works
IdeaWorks
The Zoo Republic
Integer
Transfix
Whybin\TBWA Group
Traffik
Wunderman Australia
Reflecting on the calibre of entries, APMA Star Award Committee member Alicia Beachley said: “With so much change taking place in our industry over recent years, it is truly inspiring to assess the ways in which marketers are adapting to deal effectively with new technologies and consumer demands. The Star Award finalists are great examples of this and I look forward to showcasing those leading campaigns at this year’s event.”
APMA member agencies were able to nominate Account Service or Creative staff for the
Young Achiever of the Year title. The finalists for that title include:
Young Achiever in Account Service:
Amy Jenkins / 30thirty
Claire Robertson / Creative Activation
Kath Regan / Graffiti Group Pty Ltd
Megan Alward / The Zoo Republic
Alexandra Stickler / Integer
Young Achiever in Creative:
Kari Fearon / Below The Line
Andre Sikanjic / The Zoo Republic
Nickole Carvajal / 30thirty
The bronze, silver and gold Star Award winners will be announced at the annual APMA Star Award night on Wednesday 26th June in the Ivy Room at The Ivy.