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20th Annual AIMIA Award Winners Announced

Announcement posted by Digital + Technology Collective 04 Apr 2014

20th Annual AIMIA Award Winners Announced


Australia’s Digital Leaders Celebrate Two Decades of Industry Awards

SYDNEY, Australia – 4 April 2014 – Last night, AIMIA announced the winners of the 20th Annual AIMIA Awards during a ceremony held at The Argyle in Sydney. The AIMIA Awards celebrate the exceptional work undertaken by Australia’s top digital industry talent over the past year.

Comedian Kitty Flanagan hosted the event for the second year running, keeping over 500 attendees entertained with her witty humour while opening speeches were delivered by AIMIA Chairman Tim O’Neill and CEO David Holmes.

The 20th Annual AIMIA Awards see the largest field of finalists to date with 40 winners announced during the course of the evening. This year's finalists featured the most innovative technology to date with creative campaigns using eye-tracking, 3D printing, data science and even robotics.

In his opening speech, AIMIA CEO David Holmes recognised the calibre of talent in the industry. “Australian digital practitioners are globally sought after for their creativity and work ethic. We are seeing an emerging trend for Australian digital businesses to expand internationally and compete exceptionally well. But make no mistake we are in a global fight for dominance.

AIMIA Chairman, Tim O’Neill also highlighted the need for the industry to collaborate to ensure Australia continues to grow as a digital leader on an international scale. “We need to work more as an industry if we are to overcome our geographic isolation and be a top ten player on the international stage. Collaboration and access to investment have been identified as the most important drivers of all leading digital economies across the globe.

The AIMIA Awards continue to celebrate the best work of Australia’s digital content, services and applications each year. “Sharing and celebrating great work is imperative to the development and health of an industry as dynamic as ours,” emphasised Holmes.

Holmes also highlighted the recently launched Australian digital industry hub . “This site is designed with open collaboration in mind. The digital industry hub is a place where we can share and gain access to resources, best practices and thought leadership as well as identify areas that need industry focus, such as faster, more affordable broadband or employee share schemes. With the industry's involvement, this resource will become a key competitive advantage for us all.” Attendees were encouraged to get involved to help the site evolve and become a platform for establishing Australia in the international market.

Gold sponsors of the 20th Annual AIMIA awards include  TelstraHostworks and EY. Silver sponsors include ThePlatformAdobeAAPTHarvey NashSpectrum and  I-Nex and Bronze sponsors are  AkamaiDigistorRocket Productions and Un Ltd.

The winners of the 20th Annual AIMIA Awards are:

Category

Project

Company Credits

Best of Smartphone - Learning & Education

CanUHanyu

2and2 & ESA 

Best of Smartphone - Tourism or Travel

Melbourne Viewfinders

DT & OgilvyOne 

Best of Smartphone - Government & Non-profit

Snap Send Solve V2

Outware Mobile & Snap Send Solve 

Best of Smartphone - Publisher 

ABC Mobile Flagship Apps 

ABC & Gomeeki 

Best of Smartphone - Entertainment

KFC Snack! in the Face

DT, Ogilvy & Yum! 

Best of Smartphone - Cultural or Lifestyle

Cricket Australia Live - Official App

Igloo, Outware Mobile & Accenture

Best of Smartphone - Retail & e-Commerce

Leggo's iOS and Android App

Hardhat Digital, Simplot Australia & Leggo's 

Best of Smartphone

Melbourne Viewfinders 

DT & OgilvyOne 

Best Enterprise

Westpac Banking for iPad

Westpac Banking Corporation 

Best Social Media - Best use of social media

Telekinize The Rainbow

Clemenger BBDO Sydney & Wrigley's 

Best Social Media - Best Community

Lorna Jane - Active Living

Pusher

Best Social Media

Telekinize The Rainbow

Clemenger BBDO Sydney & Wrigley's 

Best Cross Platform

Lorna Jane - Active Living

Pusher

Best Video - Video publisher & platform

Foxtel Go 2013

Foxtel

Best Video - Best Use Of Video

Cronulla Riots - The Day that Shocked the Nation

SBS & Northern Pictures 

Best Video

Cronulla Riots - The Day that Schocked the Nation

SBS & Northern Pictures 

Most Effective Digital Product or Service

Sunny Queen 'ChookTracker' 

BCM

Best of Websites & Online Services - Learning & Education

Mentally Healthy Workplace 

Deepend

Best of Websites & Online Services - Financial Services

BPAY

Adrenalin Media 

Best of Websites & Online Services - Government & Non-profit

Unlock The Grid

Isobar Australia & VicRoads 

Best of Websites & Online Services - Publisher

SBS.com.au

 

Best of Websites & Online Services - Retail & e-Commerce

Nissan Australia

Reactive

Best of Websites & Online Services - Tourism or Travel 

Wet 'n' Wild Summer Games

Isobar Australia 

Best of Websites & Online Services - Entertainment

ABC iview

ABC

Best of Websites & Online Services - Cultural or Lifestyle

Cronulla Riots - The Day that Shocked the Nation

SBS & Northern Pictures

Best of Websites & Online Services

BPAY

Adrenalin Media 

Best of Tablet - Learning & Education 

Summer Of The Seventeenth Doll iPad App 

The Nest & Currency Press 

Best of Tablet - Government & Non-profit

Birth Choices 

Raising Children Network 

Best of Tablet - Entertainment

ABC4Kids Play School Play Time 

ABC Children's TV, Secret Labs & Sonar Sound 

Best of Tablet - Retail & e-Commerce 

Coles Feed Your Family iPad App

Reactive

Best of Tablet - Publisher 

realestate.com.au iPad app

REA Group 

Best of Tablet

ABC4Kids Play School Play Time

ABC Children's TV, Secret Labs & Sonar Sound 

Best of Digital Advertising or Communication - Government & Non-Profit

Missing Person Pre-Roll

VML Australia 

Best Digital Advertising or Communication - Retail & e-Commerce 

Sunny Queen 'ChookTracker'

BCM

Best Digital Advertising or Communication - Tourism or Travel 

Sydney 360

Destination NSW & NSW Government 

Best Digital Advertising or Communication

Missing Person Pre-Roll

VML Australia 

Most Innovative Digital Product or Service - Platform Innovation

Telekinize The Rainbow

Clemenger BBDO Sydney & Wrigley's 

Most Innovative Digital Product or Service - Content Innovation 

The Opera House Project

ABC Innovation & Strategic Development

Best of the Best 

Telekinize The Rainbow

Clemenger BBDO Sydney & Wrigley's 

Outstanding Contribution Award

SANDRA DAVEY   

 

Media contacts:
Sabine Leroy
Spectrum Communications
02 9469 5700
aimia@spectrumcomms.com.au

About AIMIA
AIMIA is the digital industry association for Australia, representing the digital content, services and applications industry since 1992. With more than 400 digital businesses across Australia among its members, AIMIA exists to encourage and support the growth of the digital industry through education, training and advocacy. www.aimia.com.au