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63 nominees have been nominated by the Silverback Awards Committee for recognition in the 2nd edition of The Silverback Awards.

Established in 2022, The Silverback Awards is an annual event that honours excellence in marketing, advertising and the Public Relations industries. The awards highlight the achievements of individuals and organisations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact within the advertising industry. 

Altogether there are 63 nominees in 23 categories. The 23 categories are Brand Partnerships, Customer Experience Programme, Design, Design Crafts, Digital – Social Media & Influencer, Digital – Website, Effective Creativity, Film and Film Crafts. Others are Integrated Campaign, Internal Corporate Campaign, Live Events and Sponsorships, Media – Product Launch of The Year, Out of Home, Out Of Home Crafts, PR – Crisis Management, PR – Media Relations, PR – Public Affairs, PR – Reputation and Issues Management, Print, Radio, Radio Crafts and Social Good.

The prestigious awards ceremony is set to take place on 25th November 2023 at Serena Hotel. 

CategoryPrizeEntry AgencyBrandTitleProduct
1Brand PartnershipsFinalistZeus The AgencyUganda Breweries LimitedUg Comedy Uganda Waragi 
2Brand PartnershipsFinalistMOVIT PRODUCTS LIMITEDMovitUnlock Next ProgrammeHair care Products
3Brand PartnershipsFinalistSTANBIC BANKSTANBIC BANKBLACK PIRATES SPONSORSHIPCORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
4Customer Experience ProgrammeFinalistPostBank UgandaPostBank UgandaWendi Digital WalletWendi Digital Wallet App
5Customer Experience ProgrammeFinalistSTANBIC BANKSTANBIC BANKALL FOR LOVECUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
6DesignFinalistMetropolitanRepublic UgandaSTANBIC BANKWUMULA KA STRESSLOANS AND PAYMENTS
7DesignFinalistMetropolitanRepublic UgandaSTANBIC BANKKIKOLE FOR LESSPAYMENT SOLUTIONS
8Design CraftsFinalistfireworks Advertising (fireworks Group)Crown Beverages Limited Nivana Bottle Rebrand Nivana
9Design CraftsFinalistfireworks Advertising (fireworks Group)SEMABETSEMABET Brand IdentitySports Betting
10Design CraftsFinalistQG SAATCHI & SAATCHIAF MPANGA ADVOCATESAF MPANGA REBRANDAF MPANGA ADVOCATES CORPORATE REBRAND
11Design CraftsFinalistfireworks Advertising (fireworks Group)MirindaThe AAAAAH VISUALSCarbonated soft drino
12Digital – Social Media & InfluencerFinalistCocreate  Advertising LtdUnited Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)The Future we want UGSocial media campaign
13Digital – Social Media & InfluencerFinalistScanad UgandaUganda BreweriesBELL CEOBELL LAGER
14Digital – Social Media & InfluencerFinalistSaladin Media & AdvertisingRockshoreBringing new flavour to BeerRockshore Tropical Lager
15Digital – Social Media & InfluencerFinalistSaladin Media & AdvertisingJohnnie WalkerHow we lit the city with Johnnie WalkerJohnnie Walker
16Digital – Social Media & InfluencerFinalistTBWA\UgandaNile BreweriesReturn of the KingNile Special
17Digital – Social Media & InfluencerFinalistMAAD McCannGOtvPressure on PressureInfluencer-led Videos
18Digital – WebsiteFinalistCocreate  Advertising LtdNile Safari LodgeNile Safari Lodge OnlineWebsite
19Effective CreativityFinalistSTANBIC BANKSTANBIC BANKWUMULA KA STRESSLOANS AND PAYMENTS
20FilmFinalistScanad UgandaBASCO PAINTSBASCO PAINTS – ORDINARY IS BORINGDURACOAT
21FilmFinalistScanad UgandaAirtel Airtel Initial Public OfferingAirtel GSM
22FilmFinalistScanad UgandaAirtelMy Airtel App_Power in your pocket My Airtel App
23FilmFinalistTBWA\UgandaNile BreweriesNS Cranes KabboNile Special
24FilmFinalistTBWA\UgandaMTNCan I Pay With MoMo?MoMo
25FilmFinalistMAAD McCannTusker LiteTurn On Your LiteTVC
26FilmFinalistMetropolitanRepublic UgandaSTANBIC BANKKIKOLE FOR LESSPAYMENT SOLUTIONS
27Film CraftsFinalistTBWA\UgandaNile BreweriesNS Cranes KabboNile Special
28Film CraftsFinalistTBWA\UgandaMTNCan I Pay With MoMo?MoMo
29Film CraftsFinalistMAAD McCannTusker LiteTurn On Your LiteTVC
30Integrated CampaignFinalistZeus The AgencyUganda Breweries LimitedReach for morePilsner Lager
31Integrated CampaignFinalistBLU FlamingoDISC Discover Your PowerCommunity Platform
32Integrated CampaignFinalistUganda Breweries LtdTusker LiteTurn On Your LiteMarketing Campaign
33Integrated CampaignFinalistTotalEnergies EP UgandaTotalEnergies EP UgandaACTION FOR SUSTAINABILITYOil and Gas
34Integrated CampaignFinalistSTANBIC BANKSTANBIC BANKKIKOLE FOR LESSPAYMENT SOLUTIONS
35Internal Corporate CampaignFinalistSTANBIC BANKSTANBIC BANKALL FOR LOVEINTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
36Live Events and SponsorshipsFinalistQG SAATCHI & SAATCHIAF MPANGA ADVOCATESAF MPANGA 20 YEARS CELEBRATIONAF MPANGA MEMOIR LAUNCH
37Live Events and SponsorshipsFinalistSaladin Media & AdvertisingTuskerHow Tusker Lite Conquered Mt. RwenzoriTusker Lite
38Live Events and SponsorshipsFinalistSaladin Media & AdvertisingSmirnoffTo transform Smirnoff Fiestas into the most prominent brand-hosted event in UgandaSmirnoff Ice
39Media – Product Launch of The YearFinalistSaladin Media & AdvertisingSmirnoffA week of FlavourSmirnoff Ice Flavours
40Media – Product Launch of The YearFinalistSaladin Media & AdvertisingRoycoHow we made a boring meal a delicious story and sensation on Uganda’s online spaces.Royco Cubes
41Out of HomeFinalistZeus The AgencyKFCLeave Eat to KFCStreetwise 2
42Out of HomeFinalistNRG RadioNRG RadioThe NRG Radio Awareness CampaignNRG Radio
43Out of HomeFinalistMetropolitanRepublic UgandaTotalEnergies EP UgandaACTION FOR SUSTAINABILITYOil and Gas
44Out Of Home CraftsFinalistSaladin Media & AdvertisingJohnnie WalkerAn Iconicity Tale with Johnnie WalkerJohnnie Walker
45PR – Crisis ManagementFinalistbrainchildBCWCentenary BankThe Ortega BreakupCente Visa Card
46PR – Media RelationsFinalistPivot Media & Marketing LtdTusker LiteTurning On The Lite In KaseseBeer
47PR – Media RelationsFinalistbrainchild BCW (fireworks Group)Airtel Uganda Media Relations Muisc 
48PR – Public AffairsFinalistUganda Development BankUganda Development BankPublic AffairsFinancial Services
49PR – Public AffairsFinalistMetropolitanRepublic UgandaTotalEnergies EP UgandaACTION FOR SUSTAINABILITYOil and Gas
50PR – Reputation and Issues ManagementFinalistMetropolitanRepublic UgandaTotalEnergies EP UgandaACTION FOR SUSTAINABILITYOil and Gas
51PrintFinalistMetropolitanRepublic UgandaSTANBIC BANKWE BELIEVE IN UGANDACORPORATE SOCIAL INITIATIVES
52RadioFinalistfireworks Advertising (fireworks Group)Centenary Bank Anti – fraud CampaignAlternative Banking  Channels 
53RadioFinalistfireworks Advertising (fireworks Group)TotalEnergies EPVIA – Road safety CampaignRoad Safety Service
54RadioFinalistMAAD McCannGOtvFootball MadnessRadio Jingle/Song
55RadioFinalistMetropolitanRepublic UgandaSTANBIC BANKKIKOLE FOR LESSPAYMENT SOLUTIONS
56Radio CraftsFinalistfireworks Advertising (fireworks Group)Centenary Bank Anti – fraud CampaignAlternative Banking  Channels 
57Radio CraftsFinalistfireworks Advertising (fireworks Group)Crown Beverages Limited Mirinda Rebrand Mirinda 
58Radio CraftsFinalistfireworks advertisingUganda BaatiSuperiority CampaignRoofing sheets
59Social GoodFinalistfireworks advertisingC-Care UgandaCaring for Community – One Tree One Life Medical care
60Social GoodFinalisthttps://ug.kcbgroup.com/KCB Bank Uganda  KCB-GIZ Twekoseze ProgrammeKCB-GIZ Twekoseze Programme
61Social GoodFinalistSTANBIC BANKSTANBIC BANKWE BELIEVE IN UGANDACORPORATE SOCIAL INITIATIVES
62Social GoodFinalistbrainchildBCWCentenary BankRotary Cancer RunCancer Run
63Social GoodFinalistMultiChoice UgandaMultiChoice MultiChoice Talent FactoryMTF Program
The Silverback Awards 2023 Nominees

“The Silverback Awards, now in its 2nd year, aims to honour and celebrate individuals and organisations that have demonstrated unparalleled dedication, innovation, and success in advertising, marketing and public relations. The nominees were carefully selected by a distinguished panel of judges renowned for their expertise and experience,” the awards selection committee said in a statement.  

“We are thrilled to announce this exceptional line-up of nominees for the Silverback Awards,” said Preetesh Sewraj the CEO the Loeries, “Each nominee represents the pinnacle of excellence in Uganda’s marketing and advertising industry and their remarkable achievements have left an indelible mark on our community,” he added.

“The Silverback Awards ceremony promises to be an evening filled with inspiration, celebrating the dedication, innovation, and resilience that define the nominees. The event will gather industry leaders, influencers, and supporters to recognise and applaud the outstanding accomplishments of these remarkable individuals and organisations,” the statement added.  

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