UDIA TV Awards Briefings
Planning to enter the 2026 UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence?
Before you submit your entry, we invite you to join us online for an exclusive briefing with our UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence judges, who will provide insights and outline the complete awards process — from nailing your online submission to showcasing your project during judging site inspections.
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Two different briefing sessions were conducted:
Wednesday 4 March | All Categories Briefing
Thursday 5 March | Marketing Category Briefing
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Please see further details below about the two briefing session and how to access the recordings.
UDIA TV Awards Briefings
All Category Briefing
Hosted by UDIA NSW with awards judge Bill Donohoe, this UDIA TV session will step through the full awards process — from online submission through to judging tour — with a clear focus on what the panel is actually assessing.
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During the briefing you will gain clarity on:
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The practical requirements that determine eligibility
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How written submissions are assessed and weighted
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How to craft a strong entry that clearly responds to the criteria
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How you should conduct your site tour with the judges and who should attend
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How to present your project with impact on the day.​
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We’ll also outline key dates, judging logistics and tips to ensure your project team is aligned from the outset.
Whether you’re entering for the first time or refining a repeat submission, this session will help you approach the awards process with strategy, structure and confidence.
UDIA TV Awards Briefings
Marketing Briefing
Hosted by UDIA NSW with Marketing Awards judges Holly Reynolds, Mark Seymour, Helen Wright and Giverny Reid, this UDIA TV session will step through the full marketing awards process — from online submission through to your presentation — with a clear focus on what the panel is actually assessing.
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During the briefing you will discover:
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How the four judging criteria in the marketing category are assessed
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Why strong creative alone isn’t enough to win
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What innovation and market acceptance really mean in scoring terms
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Where submissions lose ground and how to avoid it
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How your presentation can make or break your entry.
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We’ll also dissect a recent winning marketing campaign and show you exactly why it scored across all criteria, with lessons that apply regardless of budget or project scale.
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Whether it's your first entry or your fifth, this session will sharpen your narrative, strengthen your evidence, and help you enter with real confidence. Register now to secure your place.
