#AOTYAwards
Gala Dinner: 20 June 2025
Venue: Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Address: 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dress Code: Neon High Score**
**This dress code channels neon-lit arcades with a cyber-chic twist—think glowing tones, futuristic fabrics, and sleek silhouettes in luxe materials like silk or satin. Ladies can dazzle in satin outfits with LED accessories, while gents can opt for tailored suits in bold neon shades, paired with glow-in-the-dark accents or Tron-inspired details.
SETTING THE BENCHMARK FOR EXCELLENCE IN 2025
What to Expect in 2025
Senior Client-Side Judging
As always, judging panels will feature top-tier client-side marketers to maintain impartiality and industry expertise.
Live Judging for Agency of the Year
Following the online judging, a live judging session will be conducted for the top 5 shortlisted entries across the categories. This session will take place exclusively among the judges, who will review and deliberate based on the submitted materials to determine the ultimate winners.
MARKies Entry Cap
The entry cap, introduced in 2023, will remain in place to ensure fair competition, allowing a single campaign to be submitted to a maximum of 8 categories.
New AOTY + MARKies Categories
This year, we’re excited to introduce five new categories, reflecting emerging trends and opportunities in the industry:
Search Agency of the Year
Most Creative – Artificial Intelligence
Most Creative – Hyperlocal Marketing
Most Creative – Interactive Storytelling
Most Effective Use – Artificial Intelligence
Most Effective Use – Contextual Advertising
Most Effective Use – Zero-Party Data
2025 Panel of Judges
Watch this space as we will reveal our independent judging panel for 2025 soon!
Tuan Ee Cheok
Head of Marketing
Gadiy Lim
VP Strategic Alliance’s & Partnership
Anoushka Bhar
Head of PR & Communications
Yen Ong
Head of Marketing
Jayme Lee
Head of Brands & Growth
Care Concierge
Remus Hoo
Head of Media & Budget Management
CelcomDigi
Meera Selvaratnam
Head of Communications
Dutch Lady Milk Industries (DLMI)
Andrew Hong
Head of Marketing
Michael Tan
Coffee Wholesale & Marketing Director
Irene Lim
Global Brand Strategy Director
Suriati Mokhtar
Head, Group Communications & Branding
Malakoff
Tina Tong
General Manager, Group Branding
Malaysia Aviation Group
Rafay Korai
Head of Growth
Mindvalley
Rachel Goh
Zone Head of Employer Branding & Talent Marketing
Nestlé
Michelle Johnson
General Manager, Marketing & Product Development
Samsu Suryati Osman
Head, Customer Experience
PLUS Malaysia
Tiffany Tan
General Manager – Marketing
Pokka
Joel Ong
Head of Digital Marketing
Sunway Medical Centre
Nathrah Johar Salim
Head of Communications
Teleport
Mun Yee Lau
Head of Branded Content and Social
Freddie Wong
Marketing Director
Shermaine Chen
Head of Marketing, Homecare & Foods
Jag Singh
Director, Student Recruitment & Marketing
Faith Tang
APAC Regional Marketing
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
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