BESSIES ANNOUNCES JUDGING PANEL
By Adnews Staff
As the February 18th deadline for entries in the 2000 Bessies Awards draws near, the Television Bureau of Canada has announced the judging panel for this year's awards ceremony. Bill Durnan, president and CEO of Ammirati Puris Lintas will be the Bessies Chairperson. Joining him on the judging panel are: Paulette Arsenault, creative director at Palm Publicite; Mick Griffin, editor/partner at Flashcut Editing; Robin Heisey, senior vice president and creative director at Gee, Jeffery & Partners; Mark Hesse, art director at Re-Think; Kate Hunter-Badger, executive producer at and owner of Blink Pictures; Michael McLaughlin, executive vice president and chief creative officer of BBDO Canada; David McNally, film director; and Bill Parker, group creative director at Ogilvy & Mather. Heisey also holds the role of Bessies 2000 co-chair. The 2000 Bessies will be held on May 10th at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto.