Prism Awards 2018 judging panels

This year's Prism Awards lineup of over 60 judges alongside 11 Prisms young judges have deliberated on over 230 entries submitted by leading public relations and communication consultancies, corporates and NGOs for their 2017 campaigns.
2018 Prism Awards young judging panel. Image supplied.
2018 Prism Awards young judging panel. Image supplied.

The awards are presented to public relations and communication professionals who have successfully incorporated strategy, creativity, professionalism and measurable returns in their public relations and communication campaigns.

The comprehensive judging process entails deliberation over eleven clusters comprised of industry specialists who review entries ranging from community to financial campaigns led by this year’s chief judges; Marilyn Watson co-founder of Cinnamon Communications and long standing judge in chief; Lucy Balona, head of marketing and communications, Cansa; Daniel Munslow founder, MCC Consulting; Jerry Mpufane, chairman, M&C Saatchi JHB Group of Companies; ByDesign founder Kevin Welman; Vicki St. Quintin, corporate and healthcare consultant; Thabisile Phumo, head of stakeholder relations, Sibanye-Stillwater; Margaret Moscardi, fellow member of Prisa and Dr Amanda Hamilton-Attwell, managing director of Business DNA.

Competitive judging environment

“The Prism Awards have grown in stature and magnitude over the years, and this year’s submissions made for a very competitive judging environment. The winners in each category are a true reflection of the excellent work that our industry is producing,” said Prism Awards convenor, Bridget von Holdt.

“What has made judging even more exciting this year is for the second time, we invited young communication enthusiasts from across the country to participate in the judging process, and selected eleven of the coolest, brightest minds who brought some really fresh insight to the process,” says judge and founder of the Prisms Young Judges initiative, Palesa Madumo, executive director of strategy at Vuma Reputation Management.

The Prism Awards senior judging panel

Andre OberholzerGroup head for corporate affairs: Sappi Limited
Anton van RensburgFinancial advisor: Sanlam
Ashraf GardaRadio presenter: SAfm
Brendan SeeryFounder and CEO: Brendan Seery Media
Bridget BhenguPublic relations and communications: MTN
Bridget von HoldtBusiness director: Burson Cohn & Wolfe
Candi GuviGroup communications manager, investment management at Barclays Africa Group Limited
Carol AllersIssues and crisis communication manager: Eskom
Charlene LambDirector: On Spot Communication
Chris MarolengChief operations officer at the South African Broadcasting Corporation
Corne MeintjiesSenior lecturer: University of Johannesburg
Cynthia MabelaOwner and CEO: Eyezwe Consulting and Interior Designs
Danette BreitenbachWriter and content provider: Bizcommunity
Dave MacLeodManaging director: Gameplan Media
David FurlongerEditor-at-large: Financial Mail and Business Day
Doug de VilliersVice chairman Africa: Superunion
Dustin ChickStrategic planning director: Ogilvy PR
Ed JardinGroup investor and media: Murray and Roberts
Esme ArendseFounder and CEO: One Reputation
Harvard NorwayManager: Burson Cohn and Wolfe Norway
Heidi BrauerChief executive officer: Hollard Insurance
Hein KaiserCommunication specialist: Fast Jet
Ingrid LotzeJoining force: Join the Dots
Jill HamiltonAfrican managing director: Weber Shandwick
Katherine MadleyGroup executive, strategy and innovation: Alexander Forbes
Kavitha KalicharanCorporate communications manager: Adcock Ingram
Keri-Ann StantonGroup communications director: M&N Brands
Kerrin TessendorfAccount director: Bespoke Communications
Kylie SalmonStrategic director: Beetle Inc.
Lisa van HoogstratenManaging director: Bespoke Communications
Lizel EsterhuysenChange management specialist: Independent
Louise MarslandEditor, content strategist, trend analyst at Louise Marsland Media
Madelain RoscherManaging director: PR Worx
Mandy KojetinSenior consultant: Atmosphere Communications
Maritha PritchardHOD: University of Johannesburg
Megann OutramRegional director: Atmosphere Communications
Natalie PringleMentor: Personal Brilliance
Neo MokoenaGroup social media manager: Investec
Nicky JamesOwner and senior consultant: Tribeca Public Relations
Nicola Chaning-PearceFounder: Tynago Communications
Nikki MunsieBusiness director: Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS)
Palesa MadumoExecutive director of strategy: Vuma Reputation Management
Peter MannCEO: Meropa Communications
Pheliswa MayekisoMedia and internal communications manager: Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Pieter PretoriusGeneral manager strategic marketing: Eskom
Reatile TekatekaManaging partner: Engage Joe Public
Ronel RensburgProfessor of communication and PR: University of Pretoria
Roslyn JonesCorporate communications consultant: Anglo American Platinum
Ruth KolevsohnChief operating officer: Burson Cohn and Wolfe
Sharon PiehlManaging director: Fleishman Hillard and Partner
Sonja VerweyProfessor and head of department of strategic communication: University of Johannesburg
Sylvester ChaukeChief architect: DNA Brand Architects
Tasneem CarrimChief director policy and research at government communication and information system: GCIS
Thandi MoticoeDirector: Purple Room Communications
Tom MannersManaging director: Clockwork Media
Vincent MagwenyaFounder and CEO: Conversations Media and Communications

After a search for judges between the ages of 18 and 30 residing in Johannesburg, Durban, or Cape Town who are currently employed, self-employed, studying towards a qualification in public relations or actively involved in the industry, eleven talented entries were selected for the Prisms young judges for the Prism Awards 2018.

The Prism Awards young judging panel

Boitumelo MolusiPR account manager: Frayintermedia
Floyd MagubaneMarketing graduate: Boston Media House
Khangelani DzibaSenior brand architect: DNA Brand Architect
Nontobeko VilakatiStudent: University of Johannesburg
Phushaza SibiyaContent producer and presenter: Talk Radio 702
Sanele MashininiPublic relations Intern: Burson Cohn and Wolfe
Simbongile NdlangisaCo-founder and director: Melenial Media
Simone CarterLecturer: University of Johannesburg
Sithulile MbayiBusiness analyst: Discovery
Warren MposiAccount manager: Magna Carta
Wynand MonyesealaGraduate: University of South Africa
Simone CarterLecturer: University of Johannesburg

The 21st Prism Awards ceremony will take place on the 22 April 2018.


 
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