MARKETECH APAC’s inaugural NEXT Awards Indonesia reveals first jury lineup of top marketing leaders - MARKETECH APAC (2025)

Indonesia – MARKETECH APAC’s inaugural NEXT Awards Indonesia 2025 has announced its first set of jury members, featuring prominent figures in the country’s marketing industry.​

As the pinnacle of What’s NEXT in Marketing Series, the NEXT Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in marketing, providing a platform for individuals, teams, agencies, and organisations to showcase their contributions to the evolving marketing landscape across the Asia-Pacific region.​

The jury panel comprises seasoned professionals who will evaluate entries across various categories, bringing their expertise to recognise outstanding achievements in the marketing field.​

The first roster of jury members includes:​

• Sheldon Chuan, SVP Growth & Marketing at Amartha
• Ignatius Untung, Chief Marketing Officer at BIENSI FESYENINDO
• Dian Paskalis, Director of Growth and Regional VP Online Marketing at Cove
• Renny Hasibuan, GM Marketing at Euromedica Group
• Sawitri Soedarno, Head of Country Marketing, Indonesia at Jobstreet by SEEK
• Adeline-Ausy Setiawan, Director, Strategic Marketing Services at Kawan Lama Group
• Radita Gautama, Head of Marketing at MODENA
• Ria Sutrisno, Head of Marketing at MR. DIY Indonesia​
• Aldila Meitiasari, Head of Digital Performance & Analytics at Permata Bank
• Yosua Tanuwiria, VP Marketing at Pluang

These jury members bring diverse experiences from various sectors, including fashion retail, digital platforms, recruitment, and consumer goods, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the entries.​

The NEXT Awards Indonesia 2025 features 49 categories, encompassing marketing campaigns, agencies, individuals, teams, and Grand Prix recognitions. The Grand Prix awards honour brands, agencies, and tech organisations that demonstrate exceptional performance across all categories, with points assigned for each win.

All scores submitted by the panel will undergo an audit by the head of the jury, who will also be responsible for verifying and approving the final list of finalists and winners.

The NEXT Awards also introduces a unique tournament-style format—Bronze, Silver, and Gold winners from Indonesia will advance to the grand finale, where they’ll compete against top winners from Malaysia, the Philippines, and across APAC at the NEXT Awards 2025 Asia-Pacific in Singapore on 28 November.

The judging criteria are as follows:​

Marketing Campaign Categories:

• Objective (20%)
  
• Strategy (25%)
  
• Execution (25%)
  
• Results (30%)​
  

Agency Categories:

• Performance (25%)
  
• Culture (25%)
  
• Innovation (25%)
  
• Influence (25%)​
  

Individual Categories:

• Business Contributions (35%)
  
• Leadership (35%)
  
• Industry Influence (30%)​
  

Team Categories:

• Team Culture (35%)
  
• Business Innovation (35%)
  
• Team Performance (30%)
  

Key dates for the NEXT Awards Indonesia 2025 are as follows:​

• Entries Deadline: 16 June 2025
  
• Judging Period: 26 June – 9 July 2025
  
• Finalists Announcement: 18 July 2025
  
• Awards Night: 18 September 2025​
  

For more information and to submit entries, visit the official NEXT Awards Indonesia 2025 webpage.