Summary (scraped) AdNews announced finalists for its **Champions of Change** awards, recognising diversity-and-inclusion progress in Australian media, marketing and advertising. Ceremony: Sydney, 19 June 2025.
Publisher Assia Benmedjdoub: *"Champions of Change recognises those actively moving the needle on inclusion, not just talking about it."*
**Gordon Geraghty (EssenceMediacom)** was listed among the **20 Power List finalists** for individuals driving DE&I progress.
**WPP Media Australia** appeared in two categories: - Workplace Diversity (finalist) - DE&I Initiative (finalist) — partnered with **Amaze** on **"The A-Plus Inclusion Program"**
Categories: Power List (individuals), Workplace Diversity, DE&I Initiative, Social Impact, Creative Catalyst (plus a Golden Hammer gender-equity award).
