Seven West Media’s Agency All-Stars event crowns OMD’s Jamie Andrawes as FY24 winner
The ‘Agency All Stars’ program, which started in July 2023 honours individuals who have gone above and beyond in their roles and built strong, innovative partnerships within the advertising industry. Seven West Media (SWM) hosted its inaugural Agency All-Stars event on Friday where they crowned the FY24 winner.
Each month, SWM WA’s advertising team nominates standout individuals who embody their core values. The nominees are selected for their excellence in client service, innovation, and collaboration, with the SWM senior advertising management team deciding the monthly winner.
Friday’s event, held at Steve’s Bar in Nedlands, brought together agency partners and industry leaders for a long lunch to celebrate the year’s successes. The highlight of the gathering was the announcement of the Agency All Star of The Year winner: Jamie Andrawes from OMD.
Andrawes, a highly regarded professional in the Perth media industry and the McDonald’s WA State Lead, was commended for his outstanding contributions throughout the year.
Chief Sales Officer of SWM, Brent Stewart, said: “The Agency All Stars-program recognizes individuals who consistently exceed expectations and contribute to a culture of innovation and success in the WA media industry. Jamie is the epitome this, so it was fantastic to celebrate his success and say thank you to the other nominees.”
Tash MacNeill, Head of Agency at SWM, highlighted Andrawes’ commitment to SWM’s values, saying, “Jamie is a true partner, helping us pitch new ideas for his client and push the boundaries when it comes to innovation. He makes negotiations easy, is accessible and transparent, and always prioritizes what’s best for his client.”
Andrawes said: “I am honoured and grateful to receive this award. Over the past year, Seven West Media and I have enjoyed a truly collaborative partnership, with innovative ideas and forward-thinking solutions for McDonald’s. Their commitment to seamless execution and future-focused strategies has been invaluable. I would also like to acknowledge the great work of all the other monthly winners. It is a field full of talent and creativity”.
SWM Agency All Stars FY24 monthly nominees:
July 2023 – Jovana Maletic, The Brand Agency
August 2023 – Cindy Henderson, OMD
September 2023 – Yamila Cano, Initiative
October 2023 – Karen Blight, Media Forte
November 2023 – Geoff Langton, Carat
December 2023 – Jamie Andrawes, OMD
January 2024 – Tiaan Van Jaarsveldt, Initiative
February 2024 – Jodie Traynor, OMD
March 2024 – Luke Marsala, The Brand Agency
April 2024 – Jon Ricciardone, bureau42
May 2024 – Natalie Salinovich, Carat
June 2024 – Carl Meyers & Shaun DeSouza, Gameplan Media & Marketing
