Awards
Over the years, my work has been recognized by some of the most respected award shows in the industry — across advertising, film, design, PR, content, and creativity with purpose. From Cannes Lions to SXSW, and Guinness World Records to D&AD, I’m proud to have created work that not only moves audiences, but earns the respect of peers around the world. Here are some of the honors that mark those moments.
Made In America + Big Water Summer
A pitch against 7 agencies that resulted in a quarterly session with the CEO on ‘what was getting my attention at the moment’, that resulted in the company defining and standing by its values, that resulted in some exceptional, tear-evoking work and a bunch of awards.
Awards:
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival.
Winner, Best Short Doc, Phoenix Film Festival.
Winner, Best Short Doc, Snake Alley Film Festival.
Winner of The YouTube Breaking Barriers Award.
Winner of DigiDay Content Marketing Award.
Winner of a Communication Arts Photography Award.
PR Purpose Awards – Best Proof of Authenticity.
Last Breath
Not sure which is my prouder moment, this being the first brief I took fully in French, coming up with an idea executed with such raw creative basics, or getting recognized with awards.
Awards:
D&AD 2016
Graphite Pencil Writing for Design
Writing for Poster DesignD&AD 2016
Wood Pencil Press Advertising
Trade Press AdvertisingD&AD 2016
Wood Pencil Writing for Advertising
Writing for Press AdvertisingEurobest 2015
Sllver Print & Poster CraftThe One Show 2016
Merit Print & Outdoor
CSR - Publications / PublicationsThe One Show 2016
Merit Print & Outdoor
Craft - Writing / WritingCannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2015
Shortlist Press
Copywriting
Preventing Violence in the Home
Work that is so meaningful, but work that can’t be openly discussed. This barcode camouflages a phone number that you can stick on everyday items for when you need it.
Awards:
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2009
Shortlisted Campaign.
Layout.D&AD 2009
Wooden Pencil Layout for Design
Graphic DesignLondon International Awards 2009
Finalist Design
Impact Design
Gillette: World’s Smallest Ad
We used nano-technology and etched the world’s smallest ad on to a piece of beard hair.
Awards:
Guinness World Record
LAMISIL: AN INFECTIOUS PROJECTION
The challenge for Saatchi & Saatchi Switzerland was to raise the awareness of Lamisil. So we decided to create an event that would grab consumers attention in an interesting way.
At Westfield London, in front of 170 000 people, the agency created an interactive infection area of foot fungus that tracked a person's every move. The more they walked the more their feet got infected, leaving a trail of foot fungus behind to infect another innocent person. The only solution: step on a tube of Lamisil and free your feet.
This floor projection event was strategically placed in front of one of the largest pharmacies in London. Special infected foot stickers directed shoppers into the store & directly to the range of Lamisil products.
The results: We bought excitement to a very low-involvement category, engaged with customers in a fun and memorable way, and, increased sales by 73.33% from the previous weekend’s sales.
Awards:
Clio Healthcare 2011
Bronze
FARMERS DEPARTMENT STORE:
RED DOT SALE
The iconic red discount sticker gets a clean, bold, graphic treatment to create an iconic, anticipated sale.
The campaign, according to the EFFIE judging panel, was the standout entry. Faced with the ever-increasing clutter of retail sales, Farmers set aggressive goals to improve sales volumes profitability – and the team at Colenso.99 delivered a campaign that did it all.
The judges said the campaign was grounded in solid research and delivered the company’s key messages to its customers across multiple media communications channels. Given the cut-throat nature of the retail sector the judges believed this was the stand-out entry.
Awards:
The EFFIES 2004
Best of Show
Farmers: Rebrand: Take A Closer Look
Farmers (NZ) has traditionally been a middle market retailer, on par with Sears or J C Penney in the United States. With the recent development of The Warehouse (a Walmart type store), Farmers made a decision to become a far more fashionable shopping destination, and to stock an increasing amount of branded product. Thus, requiring a rebrand.
Awards:
The EFFIES
Silver for Corporate Image/Reputation
Farmers: Beauty Club
A beautifully executed loyalty program designed to reward and retain beauty customers at scale. By combining smart data with elevated creative, we delivered personalized experiences that drove strong engagement and lasting brand affinity. The program became a top performer for the business—and a benchmark for retail loyalty done right.
Awards:
RSVP 2005
Best in ShowNZ Marketing Awards 2005
Best in Show
Photo series:
Patetonga School
This photo series documents the haunting remains of Patetonga School, an abandoned rural school in New Zealand. As rural populations decline, closures like this are becoming more common—forcing children to travel farther for their education and leaving behind empty buildings that once served as community hubs. The desaturated color grade reflects the erosion of local resources and the difficult trade-offs between economics and access. A visual reflection on what’s lost when a school disappears.
Awards:
Canon/Metro Magazine Young Photographer Award 2004
Runner Up
