Droga5 ANZ CCO Tara Ford one of 25 big names picked for ANDY Awards 2025 global jury
The ANDY Awards 2025 global jury has been announced, which will bring together 25 of the world’s leading creatives as one integrated jury to review entries across criteria. With a single panel of Jury Presidents ~ which includes Tara Ford, CCO of Droga5 Australia and CCO Accenture Song APAC ~ work will benefit from deep, insightful discussions that elevate the judging process.
Ford joins other top names from around the world including Chaka Sobhani (President and Global CCO, DDB); Liz Taylor (Global CCO, Ogilvy); Chris Beresford-Hill (Worldwide CCO, BBDO); Richard Brim (CCO, adam&eveDDB London); Bianca Guimarães (ECD & Founding Partner, Mischief); Jaime Robinson (Co-Founder & CCO, Joan); Javier Campopiano (Global Chief Creative Officer, McCann Worldgroup); Rei Inamoto (Founder & CCO, I&CO) and Icaro Doria (President & CCO, DM9).
Ford also chairs the Pacific Jury (pictured below), which includes Paul Nagy (CCO Asia-Pacific, VML), Emma Robbins (ECD, M&C Saatchi Melbourne), Julian Schreiber (Partner and CCO, Special Australia), Shane Bradnick (CCO, TBWA New Zealand) and Paul Meates (ECD, CHEP Sydney).
The International ANDY Awards is the first show of the year. For over 60 years, The ANDYs have stood as one of the most sought-after awards for creative excellence in advertising. This prestigious award is renowned as a predictor of the industry’s best, honoring the craft, innovation, and bravery that propel our industry forward.
The ANDYs are an idea-based show, accepting work across all mediums. Entries are judged through the lenses of Craft, Reset/Innovation, and Bravery, ensuring a level playing field for all. The absence of strict categories does not diminish the chances of winning; rather, it provides an equal opportunity for all entries to shine.
In a commitment to greater transparency and education, The ANDYs have reimagined the awards process to better serve the global community. They invite everyone into the judging room, allowing entrants to receive real-time feedback from top creative leaders in one integrated setting. This unique approach ensures that the judging process remains open, fair, and insightful.
The ANDY Jury is renowned for its high-caliber judges, selected based on their creative reputation. This distinguished group consistently reflects the leadership that continues to evolve our industry. With just one world-renowned, integrated group of creative leaders, The ANDYs maintain a consistent and unified standard of excellence.