APEX is the only awards program in the advertising and communications sector that honours effectiveness. Winners of an APEX are recognised for having succeeded in developing a creative solution from insightful strategic thinking which has had a direct and measurable impact on the bottom line of the client.

“APEX adjudication is an extremely stringent process which we approach holistically and for which we require an expert jury. I believe we have succeeded in soliciting the cream of the South African advertising and communications sector for the 2012 jury” says Odette van der Haar, CEO of the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA).

The esteemed Andy Rice will once again chair the adjudication panel: “The opportunity to show the business community that marketing communications is a serious, professional and effective discipline worthy of their full commitment is very meaningful for me.”

Under the guidance of Andy Rice and vice chairperson of the 2012 APEX awards adjudication panel - Ivan Moroke – Group MD of TBWA:

Kim Soloman, planning director - Ogilvy Cape Town
Clive Evans, strategist - JWT
Malusi Thu, strategist - Zanusi Brand Solutions
Wandile Collis, director: strategic planning- Trinergy Brand Connectors
Festus Masekwameng, executive creative director - Motherussia
Rui Alwes , executive creative director - Lowe Bull
Rob McLennan, executive creative director - Network BBDO
Brett Morris, executive creative director - Draft FCB
Enzo Scarcella, managing executive: marketing - Vodacom
Geoff Whyte, marketing director - Snackworks
Lethepu Mashaba, MD - Excellect Business Consultancy
Brenda Koornneef, group marketing executive - Tiger Brands
Heidi Brauer, executive manager: group marketing - Comair / BA and Kulula.com
Chris Hitchings, CEO - DSTV Media Sales
Sizakele Marutlulle, CEO - Grey SA
Nina Morris, CEO - morrisjones&co
Melanie Behan, MD - Y&R
Charles Matterson, director - King James
Neil Higgs , director: innovation & development - TNS Research Surveys
Matthew Glogauer, deputy managing director - KLA
Andrea Chemaly, research director- KLA
Andrzej Suski, Africa research director & head of MB Cape Town - Millward Brown
Andy Rice, chairman - Yellowwood
Gareth Leck, CEO - Joe Public
Odette van der Haar, CEO - ACA
Ivan Moroke, MD - TBWA

The 2012 APEX awards is proudly sponsored by DStv Media Sales.

Entries close 12:00 on 30 January 2012. Entry is exclusive to ACA member agencies.

Entrants are encouraged to attend the free APEX workshops taking place in Cape Town and Johannesburg to learn more about the entry process, how to compile a winning entry and to hear from some of South Africa’s leading marketers from 2012 APEX awards jury who will share what they will be looking for when judging the 2012 APEX awards entries.

The workshop details are:

Cape Town – 15 November at Ogilvy Cape Town from 13:30 to 15:30
Johannesburg – 30 November at TBWA (in the auditorium) from 14:00 to 16:00
Seats are limited. To book your place at the workshops, send an email to [email protected].

For more information on how to enter APEX, tips on how to compile a winning entry, entry forms and so much more, visit the APEX section of the ACA website: www.acasa.co.za/apex.aspx.