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IHAC Awards welcome two new judges; entries open to NZ

The In-House Agency Council has named two industry leaders, Gabrielle McKenzie and Stefanie DiGianvincenzo, as judges for the 2025 IHAC Awards.

McKenzie, General Manager of Brand and Marketing at MYOB and DiGianvincenzo, Creative Lead at Meta, join the judging lineup, with entries set to close in less than a month.

New Zealand agencies invited to enter

The awards recognise the work done by in-house teams across Australia and, for the first time, New Zealand. Both leaders are excited to be involved.

“There’s so much incredible work happening in-house that often goes under the radar, so I can’t wait to see what these talented, creative teams have come up with. We’ve seen a marked rise in great talent joining in-house businesses, and with it, fresh new perspectives. I have no doubt this year’s entries will be outstanding,” McKenzie says.

Gabrielle McKenzie has joined the IHAC Awards judging panel, alongside Stefanie DiGianvincenzo

DiGianvincenzo adds, “It’s great to see a spotlight being shone on the work created by in-house teams. I have seen plenty of world-leading work throughout my career and I can hand on heart say, in-house work is some of the best. Innovative, creative and always with the business objectives in mind. I look forward to judging to see what other in-house teams are creating.”

With the entry deadline on February 7, in-house creative teams are invited to showcase their best work in categories that celebrate creativity, innovation and social impact.

Chris Maxwell, IHAC Executive Chair, says, “In-house teams are doing amazing work, and it’s always enlightening to see how creative and innovative they can be. We designed the IHAC Awards to showcase the work they’re proud of, and we made it free and easy to enter to remove any barriers. We hope winners use this recognition as a springboard to enter more awards, inspiring the wider industry.”

Chris Maxwell is IHAC Executive Chair

Removing barriers

Launched in 2022, the IHAC awards are free to enter and designed to be time-efficient. Breaking down traditional barriers such as cost and time pressures as well as making them accessible to teams of all sizes. 

Nick Thomas, Partner at -lution, sponsor of the 2025 Innovation Award, says, “We’re proud to support the IHAC Awards and help keep them free for all in-house agencies to enter. At -lution, we believe in the commercial power of in-house agencies and the pioneering work they’re doing. Sponsoring the Innovation Award for 2025 feels like a perfect fit for us. We wish all the entrants the best of luck.”

Nick Thomas is Partner at -lution

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