AdSchool WA celebrates graduation

December 15 2011, 9:41 am | BY Martin Trevaskis | No Comments

The Perth industry gathered to recognise the 2011 participants of AdSchool WA last week.

Held at Tiger Lil’s, the graduation honoured the 120 AdSchool graduates of this year.

Supported by Fairfax media, top students from each core subjectreceived a “Fairfax Media Rising Star” award.

Students receiving a special distinction included:

• Copywriting – Emma Clowes (303 Lowe)

• Strategic Planning Principles – John Linton, (Gatecrasher)

• Account Management – Jarred Woodford (Marketforce)

• Foundation – Charlie Moore (Meerkats)

• Exploring Digital – Jodie Anstee, (Australia’s Coral Coast)

• Brand Strategy & Development – Kate Murray (WALGA)

• Media Planning & Buying – Vanessa Marino (Channel 9)

Perth’s AdSchool graduation was hosted by 303Lowe’s Alan Taylor and Communications Council WA representative Danielle Norrish.

AdSchool wishes to thank the following head lecturers for their involvement in AdSchool WA in 2011: Abi Wheatley, Adam Marshall, Alison Ray, Derry Simpson, Jon Steel, Kiaran Geen, Mark Pinney, Martin Beecroft, Mark Pinney, Nicole Cikarela, Patrice Pandeleos and Steve Browning.

For further information, including registration for the 2012 program, contact Danielle Norrish on Danielle@communicationscouncil.org.au.

Pictures courtesy of Matthew Tompsett from WA Today.