Ken Painter Scholarship launched by The Communications Council in WA
The Communications Council has announced the official launch of the ‘Ken Painter Scholarship’ honouring the former AdSchool stalwart.
Ken Painter (left) passed away in late 2009 after a short battle with cancer, having dedicated 60 years of his life to the industry, including as coordinator of AdSchool in WA and the former AFA (now The Communications Council’s) Graduate Trainee Program.
WA’s leading advertising agencies have come together in support of Mr Painter, creating a Scholarship in his memory.
The ‘Ken Painter Scholarship’ comprises entry into AdSchool’s 11 week ‘Foundation Course’ and a $500 cash bonus upon successful completion of thecourse.
“We are delighted to formally announce the launch of the ‘Ken Painter Scholarship’,” said Alan Taylor, Chairman of The Communications Council WA committee. “Our intention is to perpetuate Ken’s name and legacy and to instil in the next generation of practitioners the values Ken lived by for his entire career – integrity, honesty, commitment and ethics. If we achieve that, theindustry will be better for it.”
He added “It would be remiss not to acknowledge the participating agencies – 303, AdCorp, Brand, Gatecrasher, Marketforce, Meerkats, Mitchell’s, Rare and Trilogy – for their generosity and ongoing support for this initiative. In recognition of that, the Communications Council has matched their contribution. And of course, we are open to any further contribution from members of the industry.”
The scholarship is open to young Australian residents. Information on the scholarship and how to apply can be downloaded here:
Applications close April 15 and will be judged by a panel of industry experts.
About Ken Painter
Ken Painter’s career started in Melbourne, when he commenced as the dispatch boy at George Patterson in 1947, a role he had for 15 years. He also worked at agencies like Ansell Blunden, Grey and Comptons before being brought to WA by Parkes Clemenger. He worked in the WA industry for three decades, as an Account Director at Parkes Clemenger, Ogilvy & Mather, DMB&B, JB&B and McCann Erickson. He was one of the seven founding partners of The Brand Agency when it was created from the merger of McCann Erickson and The Thompson Partnership in 1991. In his later years, Painter became well known to a new generation of advertising practitionersthrough his tireless efforts coordinating AFA AdSchool in WA and the AFATraineeship program of the past two years, and being a mentor and friend tomany of the students. Ken Painter passed away in December 2009.
About Adschool
AdSchool, run by The Communications Council, is an industryrecognised training program for people working in the advertising and marketing communications community. Its short courses cover all disciplines of advertising and marketing, are designed for all levels, from trainee to senior executive level. Established in 1991, each course is developed and taught in close consultation with industry groups, practitioners and academic education leaders. Classes comprise a mix of lectures, case studies, demonstrations and group work activities.
For more seewww.adschool.org.au
2 Comments
A fitting tribute to one of the ad industry’s true gentlemen!
Well done to The Communications Council in WA in recognizing one of the industries finest. Ken deserves as much recognition as he gave to the ad industry. Students be very proud!