Aspire to Inspire?

AUCKLAND, Today: The Comms Council has issued its call for nominations for this year’s Inspiring Individual Award – sponsored by Warner Bros Discovery in honour of Sandy Smith.

The Comms Council says: “Nominated by their peers, the Inspiring Individual is the unsung hero” in an organisation; the person who inspires others with their generosity of spirit, patience, willingness and passion, and who is integral to the company’s culture and success.”

Sandy Smith worked in the media industry for more than 25 years, building many enduring client relationships. Her expertise and understanding of the sector led to her involvement in groups dedicated to improving advertising standards, research and addressing key industry issues.

The Inspiring Individual Award was launched in May 2011 at the Comms Council Media Awards.

“The winner – who will receive $ 10,000 – will be announced at the Beacon Awards on Thursday 9 June.”

The inaugural recipient The Inspiring Individual Award was launched in May 2011 at the Comms Council Media Awards. The inaugural recipient was Richard Fenner, then of SparkPHD.

Other recipients have been MSN.co.nz GM (and chairwoman of the IAB) Liz Fraser; Starcom & VivaKi ceo Alistair Jamison; SparkPHD ceo Louise Bond, Nielsen’s Claire Harris; OMD’s Chrissy Payne; Julia-Ann Hedges; MBM’s Matt Bale; Dentsu ceo Robert Harvey; FCB’s Anne Lipsham; and (last year) MBM’s Sean McCready.

This award celebrates the “unsung hero” in the company; the person who others find utterly inspiring with their generosity of spirit, their patience, their willingness and eagerness to be

Nominees need to meet the following criteria:

The winner of the Sandy Smith Inspiring Individual Award will be announced at the Beacon Awards Show on Thursday 9 June and will receive $ 10,000 “to be used to further their education”.

• Nomination forms here: www.commscouncil.nz