The Global Women in Marketing Awards 2021 recognised the women making a difference and building back better in the marketing industries across the world.
Jackie Stevenson, Founder and Global CEO of the Brooklyn Brothers picked up the Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Marketing at the Global Women in Marketing Awards 2021.
The awards, which were held in Central London last night (2th March) also recognised Melissa Reeve, Global Head of Strategic Brand Management at ASOS UK, who picked up the Best Leader in Marketing Award (Brand). While Tamara Littleton, CEO of The Social Element UK scooped the Best Leader In Marketing Award (Agency).
Ade Onilude, Founder and CEO of Women in Marketing, said: “This year’s winners demonstrate the very best of our industry. We continue to be inspired by these women who transform marketing even at a time where women’s roles in the workplace and home were challenged globally."
The awards reflect the depth and breadth of women’s achievements and the full list of winners are below. The 2021 celebration marked a return to in-person events and was supported by venue partner Live Nation UK. The awards ceremony was hosted by Tamara Gillan, Co-Founder of the WealthiHer Network.
Our wellbeing is never more important than it is now, and as we take time to recover and rebuild, it is important that we champion our achievements that have triumphed in the face of difficulties.
Ade Onilude, Founder and CEO of Women in Marketing
Onilude, explained that the theme of the awards - Hope, Humanity and Healing, was inspired by the turmoil of the pandemic and a genuine desire from across the industry to truly build back better. “The disproportionate effect of the global pandemic on women has been well documented. Listening and observing the impact has shaped our global theme of hope, humanity and healing.” She continued: “Despite these challenges, we felt it was more important than ever to celebrate and champion women shaping the marketing sphere.”
According to Onilude, the 2021 awards were a chance for both reflection and transformation, She explained: “Our wellbeing is never more important than it is now, and as we take time to recover and rebuild, it is important that we champion our achievements that have triumphed in the face of difficulties. As we move forward and heal, this year’s global awards will focus on the digital transformation – both personally and industry-wide – and how women’s efforts and sheer strength have hugely contributed to shaping the future of the marketing sphere.”
Tamara Gillan, Founder of the WealthiHer Network and Host of The Global Women in Marketing Awards 2021, added: “Through celebrating the great work of these amazing marketers from the UK and beyond, we create role models and set the standard to make this industry fit for the future. Women in Marketing is so much more than an awards, it's a network of collaborators building a more hopeful tomorrow. To this year’s winners and the wonderful WiM Founder Ade, we applaud you."
Best Leader in Marketing – Brand
Melissa Reeve, Global Head of Strategic Brand Management, ASOS, UK
Best Leader in Marketing – Agency
Tamara Littleton, CEO and Founder, The Social Element, UK
The Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Marketing - Agency
Jackie Stevenson, Founder& Global CEO, The Brooklyn Brothers, UK
The Change Maker Award-Brand
Nobunto Taengwa, Group Digital and Brand Executive, Cresta Hotels, South Africa
The Change Maker Award - Agency
Virginia Devlin, CEO Current Global, USA
The Independent Consultant
Lucinda Gosling, Strategic Consultant/Founder, Kaleidoscope Eyes Ltd, UK
Best Marketing Leader in Creating Change in Health & Wellness Award
Ankita Batla, Chief Medical Office, Patient Partnership Lead VMLY&Rx, UK
The One to Watch
Rachel Goodacre, Head of Product Marketing, Jacobs Engineering Group, UK
The Customer Experience Award
Deborah Owen-Ellis Clarke, Director of Marketing, Places for People, UK
WiM Storyteller of the Year Award
Kimeko McCoy, Senior Marketing Reporter, Digiday, USA
The PR Communicator of the Year Award
Jo-Ann Robertson, CEO Ketchum London, UK
The Marketing Scientist Award
Dr Lucy Gill- Simmen, Senior Lecturer, Marketing Director Education Strategy, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
The WiM Copywriting Award
Ruth Dalal Azar, The Economist, UK
The WiM Company Award
ASOS, UK
The Highly Commended and Commended winners:
Best Leader in Marketing – Brand
Highly Commended: Jen Vile, Marketing Director, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) UK
Commended: Rosalind Gichuru, Director: Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Citizenship KGB Group Kenya
Best Leader in Marketing – Agency
Highly Commended: Valerie Bounds, CEO and Co Founder, Aurora Creative Agency UK Ltd
The Change Maker Award-Brand
Highly Commended: Ericka Richards, Head of Insights and Planning, DHL Supply Chain USA
The Change Maker Award - Agency
Highly Commended: Louise Johnson, CEO Fuse, an Omnicom Media Group Agency, UK
Commended: Dawn Paine, CEO and Co-Founder Aurora Creative Agency, UK
Special mention: Abbie May, VP Head of Marketing, SoStereo USA
The Independent Consultant
Highly Commended: Belinda Parmar OBE, Founder, The Empathy Business, UK
Commended: Emilie Ris and Karlie-Jade Fontiverio-Hylton, Co Founders, Duology UK
The One to Watch Award
Highly Commended: Amelie Arras, Marketing Director, Zumo UK
Commended: Charlotte Schreurs, Account Director, draftLine UK
Commended: Rosie Flemming, Senior Digital Marketing Analyst, icrossing UK
The Customer Experience Award
Highly Commended: Ana Lorga, CEO and chief neuroscientist, Buyer Brain UK
Commended: Alia Alkhub, Patient Experience Director, Fakeek Care, Saudi Arabie
WiM Storyteller of the Year Award
Highly Commended: Kristina May Pries, CEO and Founder, AM Copenhagen, Denmark
Commended: Sangeeta Waldron, Founder and CEO, Serendipity PR and Media, UK
The PR Communicator of the Year Award
Highly Commended: Nontokozo Madonsela, Group Chief Marketing Officer, Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, South Africa
Commended: Kirsty Leighton, CEO & Founder, Milk & Honey PR, UK
The Marketing Scientist Award
Commended: Claire Bridges, Founder, Now Go Create, UK
The WiM Copywriting Award
Highly Commended: Shanel Masih, Founder, Esse Copy, UK
Highly Commended: Anita Ellis, Founder, Lexicomm, UK
Commended: Brittney Garneau, Director Marketing Communications. Univar Solutions, USA
Commended: Megan Morris, Content Marketing Advisor, Univar Solutions, USA
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