Canada
Honouring the most effective marketing in Canada, Effie Awards Canada is run by our partner, the Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA).
Round One Judging Across Canada Complete
Effie Canada 2020 judging began in the last week of January in Toronto, with two fantastic sessions held at Cossette’s Liberty Village HQ.
Last week Effie Canada was hosted by Cossette in Vancouver and McCann in Montreal to wrap up an enthralling round one.
Thank you to the clients, agencies and academics who’ll help decide the finalists. There’s already been some amazing discussions, debates & deliberation, as the jury enjoyed & unpicked Canada’s most effective work.
Round two judging will take place in Toronto on March 26th, where the jury will decide who takes gold at the revamped Effie Canada Gala on June 5th.
January 28 - Toronto Day 1 Judges
January 29 - Toronto Day 2 Judges
February 4 - Vancouver Judges
February 6 - Montreal Judges
Last week Effie Canada was hosted by Cossette in Vancouver and McCann in Montreal to wrap up an enthralling round one.
Thank you to the clients, agencies and academics who’ll help decide the finalists. There’s already been some amazing discussions, debates & deliberation, as the jury enjoyed & unpicked Canada’s most effective work.
Round two judging will take place in Toronto on March 26th, where the jury will decide who takes gold at the revamped Effie Canada Gala on June 5th.
January 28 - Toronto Day 1 Judges
January 29 - Toronto Day 2 Judges
February 4 - Vancouver Judges
February 6 - Montreal Judges
2020 Effie Awards Call for Entries: Final Deadline Extension Added
You now have more time to enter your ideas that worked into the 2020 Effie Awards Canada competition.
While we encourage you to work towards the earlier deadline, a final extension through December 6 has been added.
2020 Entry Deadlines & Fees:
Final Deadline: November 29, 2019 ($1,500)
Final Extension: December 6, 2019 ($1,750)
While we encourage you to work towards the earlier deadline, a final extension through December 6 has been added.
2020 Entry Deadlines & Fees:
Final Deadline: November 29, 2019 ($1,500)
Final Extension: December 6, 2019 ($1,750)
Call for Entries Now Open
Call for Entries are now open for the 2020 Effie Awards Canada competition. The Effie Awards Canada recognize the most effective marketing – ideas that work.
Competition eligibility period: September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019
2020 Entry Deadlines & Fees:
First Deadline: October 18, 2019 ($895)
Second Deadline: November 1, 2019 ($1,100)
Third Deadline: November 15, 2019 ($1,395)
Final Deadline: November 29, 2019 ($1,500)
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Competition eligibility period: September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019
2020 Entry Deadlines & Fees:
First Deadline: October 18, 2019 ($895)
Second Deadline: November 1, 2019 ($1,100)
Third Deadline: November 15, 2019 ($1,395)
Final Deadline: November 29, 2019 ($1,500)
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2019 Effie Canada Effectiveness Day
The 2019 Effie Canada Effectiveness Day celebrates the stories of the first-ever Effie Canada winners.
Hear from our sponsor, Facebook, and the people behind the Effie Canada gold-winning campaigns, on creating truly effective marketing.
GOLD WINNERS:
No Frills - #HAULERS
Loblaw Companies Ltd., john st.
Huggies - No Baby Unhugged
Kimberly-Clark Canada, Ogilvy
SickKids VS - All In
SickKids Foundation, Cossette
GOLD / GRAND EFFIE WINNER:
Lotto 6/49 - Integrated year 3
Loto-Quebec, Sid Lee
When: Friday, October 4th, 2019
Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Where: The Globe and Mail Centre
Who should attend: Marketing leaders from agencies and brands
Hear from our sponsor, Facebook, and the people behind the Effie Canada gold-winning campaigns, on creating truly effective marketing.
GOLD WINNERS:
No Frills - #HAULERS
Loblaw Companies Ltd., john st.
Huggies - No Baby Unhugged
Kimberly-Clark Canada, Ogilvy
SickKids VS - All In
SickKids Foundation, Cossette
GOLD / GRAND EFFIE WINNER:
Lotto 6/49 - Integrated year 3
Loto-Quebec, Sid Lee
When: Friday, October 4th, 2019
Time: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Where: The Globe and Mail Centre
Who should attend: Marketing leaders from agencies and brands
Effie Canada showcases industry’s best work
The first-ever winners of Effie Canada were announced at its glittering gala event, hosted by the ICA June 6 at Liberty Grand Governor’s Ballroom.
Sid Lee took home the Grand Effie for its “You Should Play 6/49” work for the Lotto 6/49 brand with Loto-Québec.
Ogilvy Canada won the most awards on the night, with nine in total – two Gold, two Silver, and five Bronze.
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Sid Lee took home the Grand Effie for its “You Should Play 6/49” work for the Lotto 6/49 brand with Loto-Québec.
Ogilvy Canada won the most awards on the night, with nine in total – two Gold, two Silver, and five Bronze.
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Stellar Grand Prix Judges line-up for Effie Canada
Effie Canada, ahead of its inaugural awards night, has announced a spectacular line-up of judges for the ‘best of the best’ submissions.
The Effie Canada awards have been judged thoroughly across three cities and the Grand Prix jury takes this scrutiny to new levels.
Deciding on the winners of categories including “Sustained Success”, “Healthcare”, “Youth Marketing” and “Retail” is a team of judges led by Chair Brent Nelsen, the Chief Strategy Officer of Leo Burnett.
Nelsen is joined by senior people from the agency and client worlds. David Allard, the Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung and Dom Caruso, the President and CEO of BBDO, are on the jury.
Also on judging panel are Matt Hassell. National Chief Creative Officer Forsman & Bodenfors; Melanie Hollingsworth, Director, Consumer Insights and Analytics, Canopy Growth; Kevin Johnston, CEO, MediaCom; Alison Leung, Vice President Marketing, WW (Weightwatchers); Andrew Saunders, Chief Revenue Officer, The Globe and Mail; and Matt Schoom-Kirsch, Chief Operating Officer, TAXI.
The Effie Canada awards, including the Grand Prix categories, will be presented at the Gala Dinner on June 6th.
The Effie Canada awards have been judged thoroughly across three cities and the Grand Prix jury takes this scrutiny to new levels.
Deciding on the winners of categories including “Sustained Success”, “Healthcare”, “Youth Marketing” and “Retail” is a team of judges led by Chair Brent Nelsen, the Chief Strategy Officer of Leo Burnett.
Nelsen is joined by senior people from the agency and client worlds. David Allard, the Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung and Dom Caruso, the President and CEO of BBDO, are on the jury.
Also on judging panel are Matt Hassell. National Chief Creative Officer Forsman & Bodenfors; Melanie Hollingsworth, Director, Consumer Insights and Analytics, Canopy Growth; Kevin Johnston, CEO, MediaCom; Alison Leung, Vice President Marketing, WW (Weightwatchers); Andrew Saunders, Chief Revenue Officer, The Globe and Mail; and Matt Schoom-Kirsch, Chief Operating Officer, TAXI.
The Effie Canada awards, including the Grand Prix categories, will be presented at the Gala Dinner on June 6th.
Effie Canada announces awards shortlist
Effie Canada, honouring the most effective marketing in the industry, has revealed its shortlist, as it prepares for its first-ever gala award show.
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Call for Entries Now Open – 2019 Effie Awards Canada
Call for Entries is now open for the 2019 Effie Awards Canada competition. The Effie Awards Canada recognize the most effective marketing – ideas that work.
Competition eligibility period: September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018
2019 Entry Deadlines & Fees:
First Deadline: November 5, 2018 ($875)
Second Deadline: November 19, 2018 ($1,100)
Third Deadline: December 3, 2018 ($1,375)
More Information >
Competition eligibility period: September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018
2019 Entry Deadlines & Fees:
First Deadline: November 5, 2018 ($875)
Second Deadline: November 19, 2018 ($1,100)
Third Deadline: December 3, 2018 ($1,375)
More Information >
Effie Canada Announced
Welcome to the first ever Effie Canada Awards. We’re incredibly excited to bring this to the Canadian market.
Together with Melanie Dunn, our 2019 Effie Canada Chair (Global CEO, Cossette) and Darrell Hurst, our Director of Effie Canada, I see this as another great move forward for our marketing community as we continue to make a significant mark on the global stage.
We encourage all entrants to take advantage of Effie Canada's entry guidance:
All Entry Materials:
Questions? Contact effie@theica.org.
Good luck to all entrants. Give us your best!
- Scott Knox
Together with Melanie Dunn, our 2019 Effie Canada Chair (Global CEO, Cossette) and Darrell Hurst, our Director of Effie Canada, I see this as another great move forward for our marketing community as we continue to make a significant mark on the global stage.
We encourage all entrants to take advantage of Effie Canada's entry guidance:
All Entry Materials:
- Effective Entry Guide (Effie Jury advice on each entry section)
- Case Study Samples (2017-2018 Effie winners)
- Advice from past judges (video)
Questions? Contact effie@theica.org.
Good luck to all entrants. Give us your best!
- Scott Knox
Canada's CASSIES Join Global Effie Awards Network to Become Effie Canada
The CASSIES Awards, which have honored marketing ROI in Canada since 1993, are joining the global Effie Awards network to become Effie Canada. The transformation of the CASSIES into Effie Canada is being led by the Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA), the professional business association representing Canada’s communication and advertising agencies, to better put Canadian marketing effectiveness on the global stage.
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