The Advertising Club and AAAI unveil awards governing council for ABBY One Show Awards 2024

Marking its 55^th edition, the ABBYOneShowAwards is scheduled to take place on 29^th, 30^th, and 31^st May 2024 during Goafest at Grand Hyatt, Bambolim in Goa. The awards aims to honour, inspire and uplift the creative community. Gearing up for an edition that is led by creative inspiration, The AdvertisingClub and AdvertisingAgenciesAssociation of India, now announce its AwardsGoverningCouncil (AGC).

Following is the complete list of AGC members for the ABBYOneShowAwards2024:

The AdvertisingClub:

AdvertisingAgenciesAssociation of India:

Speaking on its highly esteemed AwardsGoverningCouncil,Rana Barua, Group CEO of Havas India, South East, and North Asia, and President of The AdvertisingClub, “Over the years the ABBYOneShowAwards has not only honoured creative excellence but has helped strengthen South Asia and especially India’s position in the global arena. We must turn the spotlight on work that is deserving, innovative and socially and culturally relevant with creativity at its heart. The awards have encouraged talent and brought to light work that was impossible to even imagine. We are excited about this edition and are certain that the AwardsGoverningCouncil has a tough task at hand given the level and amount of work showcased over the last year.”

Prasanth Kumar, President of the AdvertisingAgenciesAssociation of India and CEO of GroupM, South Asia further added, “The ABBYOneShowAwards has evolved, becoming a level playing field not just for India but the entire South Asian region. We have witnessed agencies and brands of all sizes put their best foot forward, and have been humbly surprised with the kind of work that this region is home to.  We are confident that the awards will continue to empower the creative community and provide them with a global stage to showcase innovation and insight behind their creative communication.”

Ajay Kakar, Chairperson, AwardsGoverningCouncil, ABBYOneShowAwards2024 added, “The ABBYOneShowAwards continue to bring the spotlight on great ideas that manifest into great work. I am humbled by the opportunity to Chair the AwardsGoverningCouncil, that comprises stalwarts of our industry. An award, I believe, is as good as the Jury that judges it. So, the AGC is committed to have a stellar line-up of Jury Chairs and Jury members, who have earned their spurs at a global and local level. They will help identify and recognise the best of best that the industry has created, this year. The ABBYOneShowAwards2024 will continue to encourage, empower and accredit work to find its rightful place at a domestic level, and as a stepping stone to the global stage.”

Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The OneClub for Creativity, said, “It is with great enthusiasm that we continue our association with The AdvertisingClub for the ABBYAwards. What The OneShow brings to the ABBYAwards is a legacy of integrity, a reputation that resonates worldwide. Last year's collaboration with the ABBYAwards has pushed the creative envelope further, setting new benchmarks in recognizing and celebrating creative excellence. We are delighted to be a part of this property that fosters a culture of excellence in the creative industry and are excited to witness deserving campaigns being honoured with an ABBY.”

“Goafest and the ABBYOneShowAwards have over the years crafted a premiere position bringing together the industry to learn, unlearn and celebrate. Like past editions, this year too we are confident of witnessing work that goes on to set new benchmarks of their own. While we are looking forward to a diverse creative showcase, we are confident that the task won’t be as easy for our jurors and AGC given the level of competitiveness.” concluded Jaideep Gandhi, Chairperson, Goafest 2024.