AWARD School is asking young creative to tackle the current hot ticket item, diversity. AWARD wants to find the most promising ways in which ANZ, Toyota, and Meat & Livestock Australia can champion diversity in their businesses, brands and products.
The briefs, published on May 2 2016 on the AWARD School website may be tackled by anyone without prior creative agency.
Niccola Phillips, AWARD school head, commented, “We’re delighted to have the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s biggest brands to champion diversity through creativity. This is a rare chance for the future creative leaders of Australia to work directly with some of Australia’s best agencies, and on brands of the highest caliber.”
After the first round of judging, fifteen finalists will be selected to develop their idee. They will be given the support of partner agencies Whybin\TBWA, Saatchi & Saatchi, or BMF to do so, in a one-day interactive session at Semi Permanent festival of creativity and design on Saturday May 28.
Three winning ideas will then be awarded with a fully paid scholarship to AWARD School 2017.AWARD School has been running for more than 30 years. The 12-week intensive industry course fosters idea generation and the creative thinking process. It is run by more than 40 senior creatives, and accepts around 200 students each year across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS and NZ.
Phillips added, “The best creative work has always been born out of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Through offering the three winners scholarships to AWARD School 2017, we are able to provide future creatives from every walk of life the opportunity to embark on the first step of their future careers.”
Dates to remember:
Monday 2 May – Briefs Released
Thursday 19 May, 5pm – Entry Deadline
Friday 20 May – Judging
Monday 23 May – Shortlist Announced
Saturday 28 May – Interactive Session and Final Presentation at Semi Permanent
Key info:
Applications will be submitted online and judged by a panel of representatives from AWARD School, ANZ, Toyota, Meat & Livestock Australia, Whybin\TBWA, Saatchi & Saatchi, and BMF. Shortlisted candidates will then present their ideas in person on 28 May.
How to enter:
Everything you need to know about the challenge, its entry requirements, and how to enter is here.
