Awards

Hindustan Unilever CEO Rohit Java to Lead Esteemed Jury at IndIAA Creative Excellence Awards

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Mumbai, India — Hindustan Unilever’s CEO Rohit Java will chair the prestigious jury panel for the upcoming IndIAA Awards, an event celebrated for recognizing creative excellence in advertising. Organized by the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA), the awards ceremony has gained renown for its rigorous selection process and the high caliber of its jury. Java will be joined by an impressive group of industry leaders that include Charulata Ravikumar, Managing Director at Accenture; Geetika Mehta, Managing Director at Nivea; M R Jyothy, Managing Director at Jyothy Laboratories Ltd.; Abhinandan Lodha, Chairman at … Read more

Jury Awards $10 Million in Wrongful Death and Injury Case Involving Jackson County Deputy’s Shooting Incident

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A Jackson County jury awarded a $10 million judgment last Friday after a closely-watched court case involving a deputy’s fatal shooting of one person and the wounding of another. The deputy shot the pair during an encounter that escalated quickly in 2019. Deputy Tyler Naudet of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office fired at Allen Cates, 29, and Randi McGaugh, who were in a vehicle in Independence on Sept. 12, 2019. Cates died at the scene of multiple gunshot wounds, while McGaugh sustained injuries to her shoulder and back. The courtroom was told … Read more

Qatar Tourism Awards Announces Esteemed Jury, Set to Celebrate Industry Excellence this September

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Doha, Qatar — Qatar Tourism has announced the jurors for the upcoming second edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards, set to assess various sectors’ contributions to the country’s tourism landscape from this September. Beyond celebrating local accomplishments, these awards coincide with Doha’s designation as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023, spotlighting the city on a regional stage. This year’s panel is a tapestry of expertise, featuring prominent figures like Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad Al Thani of TenX Ventures, notable for her pioneering roles including being the youngest and first female executive at Qatar Financial Centre, … Read more

George Miller and Mandy Walker to Lead Esteemed Jury at 2024 FilmLight Colour Awards

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LONDON — FilmLight has officially confirmed its impressive lineup for the 2024 FilmLight Colour Awards, announcing the addition of renowned Australian film director, George Miller, as the guest of honor and award-winning cinematographer Mandy Walker as the president of the jury. With these high-profile figures at the helm, the upcoming event is expected to draw significant attention from the global film community. George Miller, celebrated for his innovative direction in the “Mad Max” saga, including the acclaimed “Mad Max: Fury Road” which garnered six Academy Awards, will be honored at the ceremony. Miller’s films, heralded … Read more