The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) has published the full list if its Jury Chairs and jurors for the 46th AWARD Awards. A total of 81 creative professionals from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will judge the awards, which are set to take place in two rounds. The first round of judging will occur from 30 May to 6 June, followed by the second round from 30 June to 7 July.

Joining the 2025 AWARD Awards Jury Chairs is Stephen De Wolf from BMF Australia, leading the Advertising Communications category, and Tara McKenty of AKQA chairing the Digital category. Bridget Jung from Ogilvy Australia will oversee the Impact category, while Dave Robertson of Heckler Sound will chair the Sound category, and Abi Aquino from MullenLowe Treyna will lead the Life-Changing category.

Micah Walker from Bear Meets Eagle on Fire will chair the Design & Image Craft category. Barbara Humphries of Droga5 ANZ will oversee Craft in Film, and Leisa Wall from FCB New Zealand will chair the Film & Entertainment category. Charlotte Adorjan from The Taboo Group will lead the Integrated, Innovation & Media Thinking category, while Dom Hickey from Howatson+Company will chair the Strategy category.

Nils Leonard, co-founder of Uncommon Creative Studio, has been appointed as the Jury President for this year’s awards. The winners of the 46th AWARD Awards will be announced on 14 August at Doltone House Sydney.

Chair of AWARD, Mandie Van Der Merwe, said: "AWARD has assembled an exceptional panel of industry leaders to ensure the 46th AWARD Awards continue to set the creative benchmark across APAC... This year, the spotlight grows even bigger with the expansion of the Special Awards, recognising the region’s top individuals and agencies."