On Friday 11 April, the energy was high at WPP House Sydney as we unveiled the winners of the Cannes Young Lions Australia competition.
Fifteen standout teams made it to the final judging round, impressing our Executive Juries with their creativity, insight, and bold thinking. Our 2025 briefing partner, Saveful, said they left the day feeling inspired and more energised than ever in their mission to fight food waste.
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Check out the 2025 winners’ work below.
Digital: Amy Morrison & Laura Murphy – M+C Saatchi with “FAST-ER FOOD”
Marketing: Keira Spencer & Jenney Kim – Google Australia with “Fridge First Bonus”
Media: Elizabeth Nan Tie & Tayla Orr – Nine with “#savethecrust”
PR: Annabel Begeng & Lily Lazzarotti – Thinkerbell with “The Helpful Hot Potato”
Film: Loz Maneschi & Lewis Clark – Cocogun with “Choose Me Again” (Click to watch).
Note: The song is original – written and performed by the entrants.
