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Executive Judges announced for 2023 Axis Awards
In celebration of the 43rd Axis Awards, the Communications Council has announced an all-star team of Executive Judging judges.
In judging this year’s entries, the 2023 Executive team is sure to bring a fresh perspective. The five presidents are Brigid Alkema, Chief Creative Officer of Clemenger BBDO Wellington, Matty Burton, Group Chief Creative Officer of DDB Aotearoa, Christie Cooper, Creative Director of The Monkeys Aotearoa, Raymond Otene McKay, Creative Director of RUN, and Jonathan McMahon, Executive Creative Director at SPECIAL.
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Among the Executive Judging Panel, Micah Walker from Bear Meets Eagle On Fire joins as the international judge for this year’s contest. Working with some of the most influential brands and agencies in the world, Walker has established a distinctive global reputation. Formerly a Creative Partner at Fallon London, he has since led various agencies as Executive Creative Director, including Leo Burnett, Mojo, the Monkeys and 72andSunny.
This year’s convenor, Lesia Wall, Chief Creative Officer at FCB Aotearoa says: “It’s a real privilege to be working with such a talented bunch of humans on this year’s Axis Awards. I know how busy they all are and the fact they’ve agreed to share some of their valuable time and knowledge is humbling. I hope to make it up to them with a boozy dinner.”
The final entry deadline is Wednesday, February 8th. All information on entries can be found at commscouncil.nz/axis. The Axis Awards Show and Axis Speaks tickets will be released next week, so stay tuned for more information.
