NYF Torch Awards for young creative talent announces finalists teamsNEW YORK CITY, US: New York Festivals announced the five Torch Awards Finalist Teams selected to compete in the 30 April Pitch Challenge in New York City. The teams, comprising 18-25-year-olds, will convene 30 April 30 and polish their pitches guided by mentors recruited from NYF's Executive Jury. Teams will compete in a pitch challenge, presenting their campaign before a panel of prominent judges and representatives from Road Recovery Foundation. The Grand Winning team will be announced live at the New York Show gala on 1 May. Torch Awards Finalist Teams: Jardin & Tessa Witty Committee Hot Nuggets DDB Beijing Team Ketchum The Torch Awards was launched this year to champion young creative talent and invite them to compete in a creative challenge, the art of the pitch. Young creatives, age 18-25, were encouraged to enter and review a brief outlining a marketing opportunity to assist Road Recovery and a chance to see their campaign selected to go live. New York Festivals has partnered with Road Recovery, a non-profit organisation "dedicated to helping young people battle addiction and other adversities by harnessing the influence of entertainment industry professionals who have confronted similar crises and now wish to share their experience, knowledge, To view the Torch Award Mentors and Judges click here. |