Círculo Creativo & AHAA announce Stellar Jury Lineup for 2013 U.S.H. Idea Awards.

Círculo Creativo, in partnership with AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing, announces the panel of judges for the second annual U.S.H. Idea Awards. Representing four countries, ten jurors have been selected for their creative leadership, collaboration with Círculo, and consistent performance at the national and international level, providing transparency and prominence to the greatest prize of U.S. Hispanic creative.

The award ceremony, which underscores Círculo Creativo’s mission to foster creativity in U.S. Hispanic advertising and AHAA’s commitment to highlighting the importance of creative in Hispanic Advertising, will take place at the New World Center in Miami, FL on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, as part of the AHAA 2013 Conference.

The distinguished jury includes Jose Luis Villa (Newlink Factory), Paco Olavarrieta (Dieste), Juan Oubiña (Grupo Gallegos), Gustavo Lauria (Vidal Partnership), Laurence Klinger (Lapiz), Norbi Zylberberg (LatinWorks), and Claudio Vera (Casanova Pendrill), as well as international judges Anselmo Ramos (Ogilvy Brazil), Rodolfo Borrell (Pages BBDO Dominican Rep), and Manuel Techera (Marcel Mexico).

“It is a great honor for Círculo Creativo to have the support of such a prestigious panel of judges who will help us continue promoting creative excellence in the field of U.S. Hispanic advertising,” says Claudio Vera, president of Círculo Creativo and creative director of Casanova Pendrill.

After the successful launch of the awards last year, Círculo Creativo and AHAA aim to raise the bar even higher and showcase the best of U.S. Hispanic creative to the distinguished guests and speakers of the AHAA 2013 Conference, which include C-suite level leaders and top industry experts as well as prominent brands and corporations, and international advertising leaders and journalists.

With the theme of “Más Categorías. Más Oportunidades” (More Categories. More Opportunities), the U.S.H. Idea Awards will honor campaigns executed between March 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013. Small to large advertising agencies, design studios, digital boutiques, and direct marketing are encouraged to apply. The deadline for all submissions is April 1 with a late fee extension through April 18, 2013. All work created and executed during this time is eligible and can be entered within one or more categories, as well as “Best of Category.”

More information on how to submit entries can be found at: http://www.ushideaawards.com .