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Prism judging panel selected

The Prism Awards, taking place on 17 April 2016, have announced this year's judging panel, which comprises a diverse mix of experts in communication, advertising, corporate affairs, public relations, brand strategy and media.

Judges

  • Amanda Hamilton-Attwell – founder and executive director: Business DNA
  • André Oberholzer – group head for corporate affairs: Sappi Limited
  • Adele Paulsen – executive director: Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA)
  • Bridget Bhengu – senior manager: Public Relations and Communications at MTN
  • Bridget von Holdt – communication strategist: Glasshouse Communication
  • Catherine Constantinides – executive director: Lead SA
  • Candy Guvi – media relations manager: Barclays Africa Group
  • Charlene Lamb – founder and executive director: On Spot Communication Management
  • Corné Meintjies – lecturer: department of marketing and retail management: Durban University of Technology (DUT)
  • Cynthia Mabela – communications manager: Tongaat
  • Cherylann Smith – Co-founder and MD: WeCollaborate
  • Danette Breitenbach – freelance writer
  • Dave Macleod – owner and manager: Gameplan Media
  • Daniel Munslow – principal consultant: VMA Group Global and director: MCC Consulting
  • Deirdré van Zyl Smit – head of corporate communications: eBucks Rewards
  • Doug de Villiers – CEO: Interbrand Africa
  • Elton Fortuin – VP for group communications and brand management: Sasol
  • Ed Jardim – group investor and media executive: Murray & Roberts
  • Evette Wessels - manager: marketing and communications BMW division: Barloworld Motor Retail Group
  • Francois Vorster – chief disrupter: Integrated Marketing Solutions
  • Heidi Brauer – chief marketing officer: Hollard
  • Hein Kaiser – head of department of stakeholder relations, communication and public affairs: Mango Airlines
  • Ingrid Lotze – president elect: PRISA (Public Relations Institute of South Africa)
  • Jill Hamilton – African MD: Weber Shandwick
  • Jerry Mpufane – group MD: M&C Saatchi Abel
  • Jacqui O’Sullivan – managing executive of group communication and public relations: Telkom
  • Jonathan Rees – founding director: Proof Communication Africa
  • Katherine Madley – group executive: strategy, programmes and performance : Alexander Forbes
  • Kevin Welman – MD: FleishmanHillard SA
  • Lucy Balona – GM: marketing and communication at CANSA
  • Maritha Pritchard – lecturer in the department of strategic communications: University of Johannesburg
  • Marilyn Watson – founder: Cinnamon Communication
  • Nicola Chaning-Pearce – founder: Tynago Communications
  • Neil de Klerk – executive manager: corporate marketing at GWK
  • Natalie Pringle – mentor: Personal Brilliance
  • Nkhensani Moyane – senior client service manager: Glasshouse Communication Management
  • Nikki Munsie – business director: Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS)
  • Palesa Madumo – MD: African Mavens
  • Patrick Singh – head : alternate distribution and digital: Old Mutual
  • Ronel Rensburg – Professor of communication management: University of Pretoria
  • Ruth Kolevsohn – director Burson-Marsteller Africa
  • Sylvester Chauke – chief architect: DNA Brand Architects
  • Sonya Culverwell – editor: Adlip
  • Shenanda Janse van Rensburg – group executive: marketing, public relations and communication: Altech
  • Sonja Verwey – Professor and head of department of strategic communication: University of Johannesburg
  • Tasneem Carrim – chief director: policy and research at Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
  • Vicki St Quintin – group corporate affairs and investor relations manager: Adcock Ingram Healthcare

For more information, go to www.prism-awards.co.za.

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