The second round of judging for the prestigious Effie Awards Ireland is set to commence later this month and IAPI are excited to announce the exceptional jury of international and Irish industry leaders.
With a keen eye for innovation, strategic thinking, and creative brilliance, the round two judging panel consists of 22 professionals who have demonstrated their expertise in delivering successful campaigns and shaping the industry landscape.
They play a pivotal role in recognising campaigns that have not only captured the audience's attention but have also achieved significant and measurable results. Both judging rounds are overseen by our Jury Chair for Effie Awards Ireland, Damian Devaney, Principal & Snr Partner, DSquared & TBV Global.
- Ashly Stewart, Freelance Strategy Director
- Carlos Cantu, CMO, Freepik, Spain
- Caroline Donnellan, Director of Marketing & Brand, Sky Ireland
- Cornelia Wangel, Head of Planning & PR, Volt, Sweden
- Damian Devaney, Senior Partner, TBV Global
- Darren Hawkins, Group Strategy Director, McCann Manchester
- David Kušanić, Marketing Director, Renault Group, Adriatic
- David Cullen, CEO, Opinions Market Research
- Gerard O'Neill, Chairman, Amarach Research
- Heidi Rathschau, Senior Art Director, LEGO Group, Denmark
- Karen Owen, Global Senior Marketing Executive, Lipton’s, Netherlands
- Laura Lynch, Group CMO, Bank of Ireland
- Louise Bannon, Executive Director- Head of Marketing, Dublin Airport
- Matthew Gerber, Co-Founder, Executive Strategy & Innovation Officer, LamaDDB, Greece
- Neal Davies, CEO, BBDO Dublin
- Mark Shanley, Creative Director, Adam & Eve, UK
- Nichola Mullen, Fundraising Director, Pieta House
- Niall Reynolds, Advertising & Marketing Manager, Vodafone Ireland
- Paul Dervan, CMO, National Lottery
- Richard Colwell, CEO, RED C Research Group
- Shane Lynch, Marketing Manager, SuperValu
- Shenda Loughnane, Global Managing Director, iProspect Global
- Tarik Bayar, Marketing Director, Reckitt, United States
Effie Awards Ireland are supported by RTE Media Sales | An Post Commerce | DMG Media| ESB
As the judging process begins, IAPI wishes all participating agencies and their campaigns the best of luck. The awards celebrate the power of ideas, strategy, and execution, and the competition is fierce as agencies showcase their ability to deliver results that truly matter. Each entry represents the hard work, dedication, and ingenuity that fuels the marketing and creative industry in Ireland. The second round of judging is set to take place over two days on August 31st and September 1st. The winners will be announced at a lunchtime award ceremony on Friday 20thOctober in the RDS Concert Hall.
Charley Stoney,CEO, IAPI said “ We are honoured to have secured such an exceptional cohort of judges for both rounds of Effie Awards Ireland judging. Their collective expertise spans various sectors, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation that captures the essence of effective marketing across industries. We rely on our jury to ensure a rigorous evaluation that upholds the high standards we set for the awards. I look forward to seeing the best campaigns rise to the top and be recognised for their outstanding achievements.”
