AWARD School seeks to increase diversity of applicants in 2019 campaign
The AWARD school is looking for more diversity in its 2019 applicants, expanding the course beyond major cities to the Northern Territory, regional and rural Victoria.
The announcement:
The Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) has launched a new campaign aimed at increasing diversity of applicants to the 2019 AWARD School program, and improving accessibility to the advertising industry as a career option for everyone.
Straight white people leading this programme really need to take note!!!
“nurturing creative talent regardless of a person’s geographical location, education, status, experience, or gender”.
No wording of sexual orientation! Again!! The amount of leaders that are gay, regardless of gender and race is disgustingly low in Australia. But you continue to remind them they’re not welcome until you need a Cannes lion for a rainbow billboard idea you may have.
#gayisdiverse
Dude, give it a bone. Who cares. Sexuality is such a non issue in advertising. If you think it is, you won’t make it very far. I think we’re past the point we need to point out sexuality is a part of diversity. Cultural background, gender and disability are bigger issues to focus on at the moment. The gays are OK.
You’re incorrect!
What percentage do gay people make up in upper management? Do your research before you comment.
They didn’t mention age either.
Or country of birth.
Or height.
Or a gazillion other potential candidates.
I just say to AWARD – thank you for expanding the remit.
They did say race which means country of brith.
But thank you for making light of sexual orientation as an actual issue. perhaps stick to campaign brief for anonymous comments like this.