The Brand Impact Awards are judged by an expert panel from world-class agencies including DixonBaxi, Williams Murray Hamm, Landor and JKR, as well as branding experts who've worked client-side for top brands such as Virgin, Channel 4, Faber & Faber and the V&A. Judges are given three key criteria: firstly, a strong concept that’s appropriate for the client; secondly, beautiful and consistent execution across two or more touchpoints; and finally, branding that stands head and shoulders above the rest of its market sector.

BIA trophies are tough to win, and we remain committed to the very highest judging standards. Judging will be taking place remotely in order to protect the health and safety of all involved, but we will ensure that group debate remains at the heart of the process to maximise the depth and breadth of expertise on our judging panel.

Nick Carson
Nick Carson
Brand Impact Awards
Chair of Judges

Lynsey Atkin
Lynsey Atkin
4Creative
Executive Creative Director

Aporva Baxi
Aporva Baxi
DixonBaxi
Co-founder and ECD

Sean Thomas
Sean Thomas
Jones Knowles Ritchie
Executive Creative Director

Dilys Maltby
Dilys Maltby
Circus
Senior Partner

Garrick Hamm
Garrick Hamm
Williams Murray Hamm
Creative Partner

Lisa Thomas
Lisa Thomas
Virgin Enterprises Limited
Global Chief Brand Officer

Max Ottignon
Max Ottignon
Ragged Edge
Co-Founder

Donna Payne
Donna Payne
Faber & Faber
Creative Director

Peter Knapp
Peter Knapp
Landor Associates
Chief Creative Officer

Jane Rosier
Jane Rosier
Independent
Brand Consultant

Paul Belford
Paul Belford
Paul Belford Studio
Creative Director

Emma Booty
Emma Booty
Independent
Creative Director

Richard Danks
Richard Danks
Byron
Brand Director

Chris Bradley
Chris Bradley
United Studio
Joint Founder & Owner

CRAFT CATEGORY JUDGES

Our new craft categories recognise the integral role that copywriting, illustration and typography play in great branding. Our specialist panel includes Asbury & Asbury, Reed Words, B&B Studio, NB Studio, Dalton Maag and Pentagram.

Rishi Dastidar
Rishi Dastidar
Brandpie
Head of Brand Language

Nick Asbury
Nick Asbury
Asbury & Asbury
Writer

Vikki Ross
Vikki Ross
Vikki Ross Writes
Copy Chief

Mike Reed
Mike Reed
Reed Words
Creative Director

Kate van der Borgh
Kate van der Borgh
Kate van der Borgh Ltd
Writer

Shaun Bowen
Shaun Bowen
B&B Studio
Creative Partner

Becky Sutherland
Becky Sutherland
Freelance
Illustrator

Anna Charity
Anna Charity
Freelance
Creative Director & Illustrator

Alan Dye
Alan Dye
NB Studio
Creative Director

Donna Payne
Donna Payne
Faber & Faber
Creative Director

Dominic Lippa
Dominic Lippa
Pentagram
Partner

Tom Foley
Tom Foley
Monotype
Type Director

Caterina Bianchini
Caterina Bianchini
Studio Nari
Creative Director

Bianca Berning
Bianca Berning
Dalton Maag
Creative Director

Aporva Baxi
Aporva Baxi
DixonBaxi
Co-founder and ECD