The WesBank New Generation Awards are recognised as the largest independent, performance-based accolades in social-first marketing, digital media, AI, creativity, integrated marketing, and online technology. The jury, which consists of industry leaders and creative luminaries, has been announced. Modern Marketing is a proud media partner of the awards.
Stephen Paxton, the founder of the awards, commented, ‘This year’s selection of jury members comprises a diverse array of distinguished agency owners, chief executive officers, managing directors, creative strategists, marketers, designers, heads of influence, chief growth officers, and leaders in artificial intelligence. Each member has been selected for their distinct expertise and insights, which are derived from extensive experience with prominent local brands as well as some of the most prestigious global brands.’
‘Spanning various industry sectors and backgrounds in both agency and corporate settings, the collective expertise of our panel reflects multiple generations, including Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z, which ensures a vast perspective across this year’s submissions. Judges have indicated that entrants are required to include measurable objectives and benchmarks for success, along with substantiating evidence that these have been achieved or surpassed. In the absence of these components, the judges will be unable to accurately evaluate the results and effectiveness of the campaign. It is imperative that entries are well-composed; participants should ensure their submissions are distinctive, clear, grammatically correct, and concise in articulating the rationale for their entry.’
New Gen Jury Members announced:
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Arpan Sur |
Senior Director, Marketing- Sub-Saharan Africa |
Mondelez International |
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Emma Odendaal |
Head of Influence, EMEA |
Dentsu |
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Andrew Berry |
Managing Director |
The Bread |
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Dustin Carr |
Managing Director: Brand and Performance |
Clockwork |
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Jeremy Crowder |
Managing Partner |
Dialogue |
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Jacques Cronje |
Marketing Executive |
Wimpy International Ltd |
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Veronica (Wainstein) Moleele |
CEO |
Penquin |
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Kathryn McKay |
Executive Creative Partner |
M&C Saatchi Group SA: Black&White |
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Merissa Himraj |
Chief Growth Officer (CGO) |
WPP Media South Africa |
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Firdous Osman |
Group Managing Director |
Boom Group SA |
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Astrid Ascar |
Chief Growth Officer |
VML South Africa |
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Ray Langa |
Group CEO |
Leagas Delaney South Africa |
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Darren Leishman |
Managing Director |
Spitfire Inbound |
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Dani Morley |
Executive Head, Growth |
Shyft at Standard Bank Group |
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Tara Turkington |
CEO |
Flow Communications |
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Thato Soato |
Senior Specialist: Digital Marketing |
Vodacom |
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Mondrē Bremner |
Senior Manager: Digital & Social Channels Marketing |
NedBank |
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Dashni Vilakazi |
Managing Director |
The MediaShop |
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Courtney Chapple |
Director of AI |
Brave Group |
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Craig Naicker |
Co-CEO |
Happy Friday Creative |
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Yvette Gengan |
Managing Director |
Lucid Performance |
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Jamie-Leigh Barnett |
Director: Growth & Development |
Algorithm Agency |
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Zanele Zwane |
Managing Director |
HaveYouHeard Marketing Agency |
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Charis Apelgren-Coleman |
CEO |
BlueByrd Collective |
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Bianca de Beer |
Senior Marketing Manager |
1st For Women |
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Verene Petersen |
Head of Marketing |
Chery South Africa |
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Ciaran Mckivergan |
Managing Director |
8909 Digital |
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Muzi Mthombeni |
Chief Strategy Officer |
WONDER |
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Lebogang Gaoaketse |
Head of Marketing and Communication |
WesBank |
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Kenosi Matsebatlela |
Demand Creation: Marketing & Growth Lead, Vaseline |
Unilever South Africa |
Judging will begin on August 4th, and the finalists will be announced at the end of August.
If you haven’t entered this year’s awards, there is still time! The entry submission deadline on Friday, 25th July, at midnight. Enter here.
Get ready for an unforgettable night! This year’s awards gala ceremony will dazzle on Tuesday, September 23rd, at the luxurious NH Sandton. Hosted by the brilliant Lebo Mokoena (The Mood Engineer), and powered by Monster Productions. Mark your calendars, because this is set to be the highlight of the SA awards calendar!
WESBANK NEW GENERATION AWARDS 2025
https://www.newgenawards.co.za/pages/awards
