AWARD School hat trick for Curtin ad graduates

Talented Curtin University of Technology graduates made a clean sweep at AWARD School Perth, which graduated recently. First place went to Tim Newton, second place to Danielle Glenister and Tim Seddon shared third place.

Curtin Department of Design lecturer, Blair McLeish, congratulated thegraduates on taking out the top three places: “AWARD School is highlyregarded by the advertising industry as a crucial stepping stone forpeople who want to become a copywriter or art director. I encourage allmy students and graduates to try out for it.”

Twenty-three-year-old Tim Newton said he enjoyed the experience: “Iloved working alongside some of the best students in the industry andlearning from top experts, and I’m excited to see where it takes me,”he said.

Newton graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) withstreams in Advertising and Film and Television – Corporate Productionin 2005.  He currently works in marketing.

Danielle Glenister’s efforts have paid off as she was offered apromotion to her dream job: “I started work at The Brand Agency ascreative coordinator in May 2008, and have now been made art directorwhich is fantastic.” She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a majorin Creative Advertising Design in 2006.

Tim Seddon graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in CreativeAdvertising in 2005 and works as a motion director for LaVish Channel:”I am very passionate about creative communication, and keen to seewhat doors will open for me now.”

Special thanks to Jennifer Dunne from News Limited who announced thewinners, WA Campaign Brief for providing the prizes and to Adam Barker,Lindsay Medalia and Brett Wheeler for judging the students’ books. Anda huge vote of thanks to this year’s AWARD School coordinators, MurrayLaird (Marketforce) and Dav Tabeshfar (303).

Some photosfrom the evening were snapped by Andrew Chu (onya Chuey).