The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) has announced the finalists for its annual Industry Awards ceremony.
The OMA Awards shine a spotlight on the achievements of industry professionals who have pushed the boundaries of out-of-home (OOH) advertising.
This year the OMA introduced two new award categories: ‘Excellence in Design and Construction’ and ‘Excellence in Field Work and Work Health and Safety’. Overall, the awards received a record 96 nominations.
The judging panel included independent chairman Charles Parry-Okeden, Steve O’Connor from JCDecaux, Adam Cadwallader from Motio, Laura Hall from Helio, Sara Lappage from QMS, Dee Madigan from Campaign Edge.
OMA CEO Elizabeth McIntyre said the OMA Conference and OMA Industry Awards offer an outstanding opportunity to highlight the collaborative endeavours of the OMA and its members.
"Since stepping into my role, I am continually impressed by the industry's cohesion and dedication to propelling the OOH channel forward as a unified entity," she said.
"The OMA Industry Awards not only acknowledge diligence and originality but also mirror the ingenuity and liveliness of this ever-evolving sector. Congratulations to all the finalists, and I eagerly look forward to witnessing the ongoing progression of OOH under their guidance."
The event be held on May 3 at the Pearl Ballroom, Crown Sydney.
OMA Industry Awards finalists:
Emerging Leader
- Adrian Venditti, QMS
- Alex Hobbs, oOh!media
- Matt Carroll, oOh!media
Excellence in Innovation
- Brett Delaney, Big Screen Video
- Lauren Mullane, Scentre Group BrandSpace
- Brad Palmer, JCDecaux
- Arafat Hossain, QMS
Outstanding Service
NSW
- Yvette Elizondo, oOh!media
- David Pullinger, QMS
- Nick Errey, QMS
QLD
- Caleb Harriott, GoTransit Media Group
- Melissa Maggs, goa billboards
- David Lovatt, oOh!media
SA
- Maddy Shopov, oOh!media
VIC
- Tennille Burt, QMS
- Danielle Cameron, VMO
- Andrew Hines, JCDecaux
WA
- Megan Camp, VMO
Rising Star
NSW
- Amanda Cooper, VMO
- Andrew O’Malley-Jones, Scentre Group BrandSpace
- Jade Sargeant, JCDecaux
QLD
- Harriet Marshall, Scentre Group BrandSpace
- Jimmy Biddulph, QMS
- Annika Schultz, oOh!media
SA
- Maddison Caputo, oOh!media
- Rachel Girdler, oOh!media
VIC
- Tayla Harrison, VMO
- Eliza Meyer, QMS
- Addie Reardon, oOh!media
WA
- Caitlin Montgomery, oOh!media
Excellence in Design and Construction
- Sydney Trains, JCDecaux
- Lion XXXX Gold, JCDecaux
- City of Sydney Project Delivery Team, QMS
Excellence in Field Work and Work Health and Safety
- Corrina Murtagh, JCDecaux
- Kylie Maughan, TorchMedia Pty Ltd
- Tim Sheringham, Hanlon Industries
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