Judging Criteria
Andrew Burge
CEO & Founder of iSUBSCRiBE Pty Ltd
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Founder and CEO of online magazine subscription business iSUBSCRiBE in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Australian-born Andrew Burge has worked extensively in media for nearly 20 years. His experience includes working at the Channel 7 TV Network in Australia and advertising agency, Young & Rubicam. Currently based in the UK, Andrew is also a Director of subscription bureau, CDS Global in Australia, and a Director and Principal of Digital Initiatives.
Lindsey Dawson
Creator of More, Next & Grace
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Lindsey Dawson is a former magazine editor who has created three major New Zealand newsstand titles, More, Next and Grace. Lindsey has also edited a range of contract magazines and authored seven books, including two novels. A former member of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, she has been a judge of the New Zealand Book Awards and MPA Awards and has worked as a talkback host and PR person. Lindsey is currently a freelance journalist and book editor, runs writing seminars and hosts a weekly interview show Letters to Lindsey on Stratos TV. In 2009 Lindsey was awarded the MPA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Gideon Keith
Creative Director at Strategy Auckland
Gideon Keith is Creative Director for Seven agency. His career spans 25 years across New Zealand, Australia, Asia Pacific and the USA, during which he has worked on global brands including Apple, Nescafe, Heineken, Landrover and Johnny Walker. Gideon has worked on over 500 books and 10 magazines starting with a 2 year stint designing Ita Magazine in 1989-90.
Vicki Lee
Chief Executive Officer at Cure Kids
Vicki Lee is a highly experienced businesswoman with a vast wealth of experience in Advertising, Marketing, Publishing, Healthcare Communications and Medical Education in both Australia and New Zealand.
Currently she is the Chief Executive Officer of Cure Kids, a position she has held since May 2009. She is also an Executive Director of the Cure Kids Board, USA, Australia and Fiji as well as Cure Kids Ventures the "for profit" arm.
Cure Kids, formerly the NZ Child Health Research Foundation, funds vital research into children's life threatening illnesses.
Vicki's appointment as CEO was in part due to her extensive expertise in the not for profit/charity sector on both sides of the Tasman, which included holding several board positions.
John McClintock
Of the MPANZ
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John McClintock has been the Executive Director of Magazine Publishers Association New Zealand since 2000. Prior to this role at MPANZ John was General Manager at a NZ publishing company for ten years, producing a number of Trade and Business titles. John is currently Chair of Advertising Standards Authority New Zealand.
Debra Millar
Former Group Publisher of ACP Magazines
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Debra Millar has more than 25 years media industry experience within New Zealand and Australia. She is a former magazine editor and Group Publisher of ACP Magazines. She currently combines publishing consultancy with her role as Publishing Manager for Annabel Langbein Media.
Paula Ryan
Founder of Fashion Quarterly & Simply You
Paula Ryan founded Fashion Quarterly publishing house in 1980 and Simply You publishing company in 1998. Both publishing companies she later sold.
Paula has developed a brand around her own name, developing a scientifically focused collection of clothing. This collection now sells in over 150 stores in Australia and New Zealand. The Paula Ryan brand is also licensed to several companies who have developed complimentary merchandise for pharmacy and fashion distribution.
Paula has also been involved in external projects like the design committee for the Commonwealth Games, International consultant to Merino NZ and style consultant to various airlines at various times. Paula is a regular speaker at seminars, and makes regular appearances on NZ television.
