Awards

Leo Burnett, Juniper Park\TBWA and Zulu Alpha Kilo also enjoy big wins.

Other big winners in the online awards show were YWCA Vancouver and Rethink, with Susan Irving as marketer of the year, and Bryan Pearson for lifetime achievement.

But organizers plan a “hybrid” event so people from around the world can take part digitally.

Juniper Park\TBWA also picked up Agency of the Year, while Rethink, Mindshare and Unilever also picked up top honours.

Ogilvy, Rethink and TBWA\Juniper Park all win three golds, with Cossette winning two and Zerotrillion and John St. winning one apiece.

The prestigious shortlist features just 20 entries from work spanning almost two years.

The revered awards show returns after a one-year hiatus and a life saving webathon.

Judy John, Sharifa Khan, Rem Langan, Bryan Pearson, Ratana and Arran Stephens will be honoured at virtual gala April 22.

Unlike last year, when the awards program was cancelled, Cannes Lions trophies will be announced in June.

This year’s judging committee is also described as “most diverse” ever assembled for CMHOL.

The June event will be judged and awarded in person, although it will also feature a “significant” digital component.

In a tough year, the CMA Awards provide a welcome opportunity to get dressed up and celebrate the industry, says Stephen Brown

SickKids Foundation was named Effie Brand of the Year as part of the ICA’s virtual Canadian Effectiveness Summit on Thursday.