McCann junior art director wins international award

McCann Worldgroup's recently appointed junior art director, Tanya de Lange, won the 2007 Gold WorldMedal Award at last week's New York Festivals International Advertising Awards in the category Design (Collateral/Packaging/Promotional Design). The AAA School of Advertising graduate was one of only five entries to make the honours role from South Africa.

Tanya de Lange, recently appointed junior art director at McCann Worldgroup South Africa

This is an exceptional achievement, according to McCann, since the competition draws only the crème de la crème from all corners of the globe, and the 2007 field of finalists was represented by a total of 59 countries. The competition recognises the world's best creative work in television, cinema, outdoor, design, print, radio, and interactive advertising.

Enthuses Martin Hummel, group CEO for the McCann Worldgroup South Africa, “Having Tanya as part of the McCann Worldgroup team heralds the integration of a new breed of fresh, innovative and dynamic talent. McCann is especially proud of the recognition that Tanya has been given for her excellent work.”

Go to www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.taf?p=2,10 for more information on the competition and the winners.