Individuals, publishers and teams in contention for this year's PANPA Advertising & Marketing Awards have been announced today.
The awards seek to recognise and celebrate advertising and marketing campaigns created by the news media industry, as well as creative, sales and marketing teams in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Asia.
Finalists in the competition are listed below, with winners to be revealed at a cocktail event at the Art Gallery of NSW in Sydney on September 1, hosted by media personality James Mathison (left).
This is the evening before the annual Future Forum conference.
NewsMediaWorks chief executive Mark Hollands says the calibre of this year's entries was outstanding: "It made selecting the winners a very challenging decision for our judges."
The advertising categories recognise publishers' in-house work only, while both agency and in-house executions are eligible for the marketing categories.
Entries for the PANPA Newspaper of the Year Awards close this Friday, with finalists due to be announced on August 3. Winners receive their awards at a gala dinner on September 2 at Sydney's Ivy Ballroom.
ADVERTISING - PRINT
Best Single Advertisement for a Client
Finalists
Community Titles
The Heidelberg Leader: Aumann's: The Smell of Spring is in the Air
The Courier, Narrabri: Someone needed to tell Betty
Cowra Guardian: Their Focus is You
Regional Titles
Sunshine Coast Daily: St Vincent De Paul Society
Wanganui Chronicle: Itchy Scratchy
Wanganui Chronicle: Local and You
The Chronicle, Toowoomba: Geoff Gisbon Homes
Boorowa News: Raw @90 Degrees Advertisement
National / Metropolitan Titles
Singapore Press Holdings: Pocket Guide
News Corp Australia: Lunar New Year
Singapore Press Holdings: Qatar Origami
Singapore Press Holdings: Swarovski Christmas
The Sunday Telegraph: Thredbo 'Kids Ski Free'
Best Print Campaign for a Client
Finalists
Community Titles
The Courier, Narrabri: Golden Ticket
Parkes Champion Post: A roof over your head
Regional Titles
The Gisborne Herald: Boring in Black and White
Sunshine Coast Daily: Davey & Associates Optometrists
Sunshine Coast Daily: Maurice Blackburn Community Connections
Sunshine Coast Daily: Ladbrokes Sports Partnership
National / Metropolitan Titles
Singapore Press Holdings: Question
News Corp Australia: Etihad
Singapore Press Holdings: Teabag
Best Feature / Supplement / Native Advertising Environment
Finalists
Community Titles
Western Suburbs Weekly: Luxury Lifestyle - May
The Courier, Narrabri: 60s feature
North Shore Times: Catholic Schools Week 2015
Western Suburbs Weekly: Luxury Lifestyle November
Southern Courier: Future Leaders
The Riverine Herald: Bella
Buderim Chronicle: Burderim Palmwoods Tramway Feature
Regional Titles
Marlborough Express: Admire Marlborough
The Land: Glove-box Guide to Mental Health
Style Toowoomba: Style Toowoomba Magazine
Sunraysia Daily: Your Sunraysia
The Chronicle, Toowoomba: Your Wedding
Daily Mercury, Mackay: Maurice Blackburn Community Connections
Cairns Post: Cairns Port Development Inc. Feature
National / Metropolitan Titles
Fairfax Media NZ: Hells Pizza
The West Australian: NDIS AND NDIS My way Trial education supplement series
Fairfax Media NZ: Valspar
The West Australian: Defence Magazine series
The Australian: Boarding Schools Report
New Zealand Herald: Viva Queenstown
The Advertiser: Catholic Education
Best Print Idea or Innovation Presented to a Client or Agency (OPEN)
Finalists
Australian Financial Review: AFR Magazine Foiled Cover and 6 page roll fold execution
Sunshine Coast Daily: Paint Right
Mercury (Hobart): Road Safety Advisory council - Towards Zero
New Zealand Herald: New World Titles
Singapore Press Holdings: Tabla!
Sunshine Coast Daily: Sideways Surf
Leader Community News: Leader Golden Spanner Competition
Mercury (Hobart, Tasmania): Harcourts Real Estate Rebrand
The West Australian: the Game has changed: Seven West Media is WA
Best Integrated Campaign for a Client (OPEN)
Finalists
The Australian: Cracking the code
The Chronicle, Toowoomba: Suncorp Insurance Storm Feature
New Zealand Herald: Heart of the City: Heartmarks
Sunshine Coast Daily: Maurice Blackburn Community Connections
New Zealand Herald: Brand USA Southern States Campaign
Fairfax Media NZ: Valspar
Quest Community News: Brisbane Marketing
Fairfax ACM National Sales: Racing NSW
CRAFT - Best Copywriting (OPEN)
Finalists
NZME: Strap your product to our Engines' (Graham Stride)
News Corp Australia: Etihad
DIGITAL ADVERTISING
Best Single Advertisement for a Client
Finalists
Community Titles
Forbes Advocate: Make Ugly Beautiful
Quest Community Newspapers: Moreton Bay Regional Industry and Tourism
Cowra Guardian: Pig Out
Regional Titles
Winner announced on the night
National/Metropolitan Titles
The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail: Endeavour College
The Sunday Telegraph: e-cruising travel 'Say Aloha'
The Advertiser: Spartan Electrical
Best Digital Campaign for a Client
Finalists
Regional
The Chronicle, Toowoomba: Hey Mumma and OMO
The Morning Bulletin: RO Mob Digital
The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail: Gold Coast Best Dressed
National/Metropolitan Titles
Herald Sun: Tekamas: Tiobox
New Zealand Herald: Spark is Your Business Running You?
New Zealand Herald: Ultimate Island Escapes
Sydney Morning Herald/The Age: Federal Budge 2016 - NAB partnership
New Zealand Herald: BNZ Shred - The Native Campaign
Fairfax Media Digital Innovation Services: Make a Minor Ding a minor Thing by Fairfax DIS/AAMI
News Corp Australia: Sony Pictures the Walk
Best Digital Idea or Innovation (OPEN)
Finalists
New Zealand Herald: Spark Brand Feature
Traveller: Network South Australia
NZME: Does New Zealand want a new Flag?
Sunshine Coast Daily: Hey Mumma and OMO
Sunshine Coast Daily: Suncorp Insurance Storm Feature
Fairfax Media: ANZ Serve up a Kickstart
The Advertiser: Car Locator SA
The Sydney Morning Herald: BMW Parallax Panorama
News Corp NSW Real Estate: Real Estate Video Prospecting
Best Microsite / Native Advertising
Finalists
National/Metropolitan Titles
New Zealand Herald: Spark Is your Business Running You?
Traveller: Along the Way -South Australian road trips
The Advertiser: Hitlist Microsite
Herald Sun: Tonia Duggan Energy Safe Victoria
Herald Sun: Discover the NEW spirit of Tasmania
The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail: Legacy ANZAC
New Zealand Herald: The Food Show Guide
The West Australian: Hawaiian Ride for Youth
Community Titles
Announced on the Night
MARKETING FINALISTS
Trade Campaign of the Year
Finalists
Community Titles
Community Newspaper Group: LookLocal WA.com.au
The Courier, Narrabri: #Merrybri
NewsLocal: We Know Local Real Estate
Leader Community News; Leader's NewsXtend Digital Masterclasses
Regional Titles
Winner announced on the night
National / Metropolitan Titles
APN Australian Regional Media: Service Central
Fairfax Media NZ: Automotive category
Fairfax Media: Fairfax Employment Network Campaign
Fairfax Media: Fairfax Mobile network: Beyond the Banner Campaign
Fairfax Media NZ: Real Estate Welcome Packs
The Advertiser and Sunday Mail: News Corp South Australia fights back
The Advertiser: Media Credentials Family of Websites
Consumer Campaign of the Year
Finalists
Community Titles
NewsLocal: Start a Local Conversation
NewsLocal: I like it Local
Neighbourly.co.nz: Acquisition Campaign
NewsLocal: #SnapSydney2015
Quest Community News: Property Information Seminars
South Burnett Times: Two Better Than One
The Courier, Narrabri: Narrabri Now
Regional Titles
Geelong Advertiser: Subscription Acquisition Campaign Capitalising on Residential Growth in the Region
The Chronicle, Toowoomba: Town Proud
The Weekly Times: National Launch
APN ARM: Amazing Space
Cairns Post: Relaunch
National / Metropolitan Titles
Fairfax Media (SMH & The Age): Independent News for Independent Thinkers
The Australian: The Australian Plus
News Corp Australia: Raise a Reader
New Zealand Herald: Rugby Nothing Else Matters
News Corp Australia: Super Coach
The Australian: Broaden Yours Campaign
Best Cause-Related Campaign or Community Service
Finalists
Community Titles
Leader Community News: Leader Local Grants
Leader Community News: Feed Melbourne
Fairfax Media NZ: Neighbourly.co.nz
The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph & NewsLocal: Go West 2016
Regional Titles
The Chronicle, Toowoomba: Garden Competition
Townsville Bulletin: Redefining Townsville
Wanganui Chronicle: The Flood
Illawarra Mercury: #Saveoursteelworks
National / Metropolitan Titles
The Sunday Telegraph: Can we Talk
The West Australian: Click4Fire Relief
Stuff.co.nz: #buythisbeachnz
The Australian: Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Sponsorship of the Year
Finalists
Community Titles
Quest Community News: Redcliffe Festival Sponsorship
Leader Community News: Leader/AusSuper Money Talks Seminars
South Burnett Times: Relay for Life
Quest Community News: 4KQ Christmas Lights
National / Metropolitan Titles
NZME: ad:tech2015
Fairfax Media: Emergence Sponsorship
Best Young Reader Program (OPEN)
Finalists
Gisborne Herald: I am Youth
The Newcastle Herald: School Newspaper Competition
News Corp Australia: Raise a Reader
EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE (OPEN)
Team Collaboration / Team Player of the Year
Winner announced on the night
Creative Services Team of the Year
Finalists
News Corp Australia: Creative Team
NZME: Group Creative
Sydney Morning Herald: Studio Made
Sales Person of the Year
Finalists
Samuel Pritchard: Australian Regional Media, APN
Shaana Boyes: Fairfax Media
Alana Baird: Fairfax Media
Tara Duncan: News Community Media
Michael Flanagan: The Daily Telegraph
Jessica Lamb: The Australian
Sales Team of the Year
Finalists
Fairfax Media (all network) - Network Real Estate Team
Prestige Group: Brand & Audience
News Corp Australia Community Titles: Queensland Agency Team
The Examiner, Launceston: Sales Team
Fairfax Media: Direct Sales Team
The Daily & The Sunday Telegraph: NSW Metro Key Accounts TOTY
Individual Designer / Creative Services Professional of the Year
Finalists
Sunshine Coast Daily: Peter Coram
Singapore Press Holding Ltd: Tommy Lim
NZME: Graham Stride
News Corp Australia: Isabel Barros
News Corp Australia: Alfredo Sacchetti
News Corp Australia: Ivy Irada
News Corp Australia: Jane Hamilton
Sales Manager of the Year
Finalists
David Warren: The Daily & The Sunday Telegraph
Anna Hosking: Australian Regional Media, APN
Kylie Boyle: The Examiner, Launceston
Marketing Team of the Year
Finalists
Fairfax Media: Customer Marketing
News Corp: National Retail Marketing
Fairfax Media: Trade Marketing
News Corp: Customer Relationship
Fairfax Media NZ: Marketing Team
Leader Community News: Marketing Team
Marketer of the Year
Finalists
Katie Love: News Corp Australia
Grant Torrie: Fairfax Media NZ
Michael Laxton: Fairfax Media