IAPI Announce Shortlisted Teams for 2025 Young Lions Competition

IAPI are pleased to announce the talented teams shortlisted for the prestigious Young Lions Competition 2025. This competition showcases the brightest talents in the advertising and communications industry of Ireland.

Nearly 100 teams demonstrated exceptional creativity and innovation, making the selection process challenging for the judging panel. After rigorous evaluation, IAPI congratulates the outstanding teams selected for the shortlist.

The shortlisted teams will now have the opportunity to present their entries before an expert judging panel next week. From these presentations, only seven teams will be chosen to compete internationally at the Young Lions Competition held in Cannes, France later this summer.

For further information on Young Lions, please contact sophie@iapi.com.

Design Category

Ciara McGowan & Elizabeth Chambers - AAD / Deloitte Digital

Ruby Valdez & Robin Winchester - Boys + Girls / Circle Content

Conor Leech & Tom Davis - Publicis Dublin

Digital Category

Emi Daly & Alexa Pettitt - Accenture Song

Kate Storan & Sakeena Tayebji - Accenture Song

Wilke-Mari Hamman & Lauren Ffrench - Bloom

Darragh O’Connor & Smit Karmarkar - Droga5 Dublin

Amy Murphy & Bartek Janczak - Oliver Agency

Daksha Pugalia & Thomas Lynch - OMD