Marking its 55th edition, the ABBY One Show Awards continues to strengthen its position as South Asia’s biggest advertising awards that honours creative excellence. Scheduled to take place between May 29-31, 2024 during Goafest at Grand Hyatt, Bambolim in Goa, the ABBY One Show Awards is known to honour, inspire and uplift the creative community.
Gearing up for an edition that is led by creative inspiration, The Advertising Club and Advertising Agencies Association of India, now announce its Awards Governing Council (AGC).
Talking about the awards governing council, Rana Barua, group CEO – Havas India, South East, and North Asia, and president, The Advertising Club, said, “Over the years the ABBY One Show Awards has not only honoured creative excellence but has helped strengthen South Asia and especially India’s position in the global arena. It is imperative that we turn the spotlight on work that is deserving, innovative and socially and culturally relevant with creativity at its heart. The awards has encouraged talent and brought to light work that was impossible to even imagine. We are excited for this edition and are certain that the Awards Governing Council has a tough task at hand given the level and amount of work showcased over the last year.”
The AGC members for the ABBY One Show Awards 2024 from The Advertising Club includes Ajay Kakar, chairperson, Awards Governing Council, ABBY One Show Awards 2024 and managing committee member, The Advertising Club; Dheeraj Sinha, group CEO – India and South Asia, FCB and co-chair awards governing council, ABBY One Show Awards 2024; Ajay Chandwani, managing committee member, The Advertising Club; Alok Lall, executive director, McCann World Group India; Sonia Huria, head communications – APAC, Prime Video; and Subramanyeswar S., group CEO, MullenLowe Lintas Group and chief strategy officer – APAC, MullenLowe Global.
“The ABBY One Show Awards 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,” Prasanth Kumar, president, Advertising Agencies Association of India and CEO, GroupM, South Asia, added.
Additionally, The AGC members for the ABBY One Show Awards 2024 from Advertising Agency of India includes Prasanth Kumar, president, Advertising Agencies Association of India and CEO of GroupM, South Asia; Jaideep Gandhi, chairperson, Goafest 2024; Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media; Sam Balsara, chairman, Madison World; Rohit Ohri, FCB global partner; and Anupriya Acharya, CEO South Asia, Publicis Groupe.
Ajay Kakar, chairperson, awards governing council, ABBY One Show Awards 2024, said, “The ABBY One Show Awards continue to bring the spotlight on great ideas that manifest into great work. I am humbled by the opportunity to chair the Awards Governing Council, which 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 the best that the industry has created, this year. The ABBY One Show Awards 2024 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.”