Silverback Awards

Celebrating creative and media excellence in Uganda since 2022.
- Young Silverback Competition
- Communication Industry Symposium
- Silverback Awards Gala

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Congratulations to the Silverback Awards 2025 winners!
@UAA_Uganda
#SilverbackAwards25

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🦍 You competed. Now get the cheat code.

Join the Young Silverback Feedback Session and unlock what wins, what flops and how to dominate the next round.

📅 24 March | ⏰ 10AM | 💻 Zoom

REGISTER; https://t.co/yNNBiNwwVW

Pull up. Level up. Win big. 🏅

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KANVAS LOUNGE
Topic: Creating an award winning brief and strategy

📅 Thurs, 27 Nov | 🕕 6PM EAT |
📍 Virtual

Featuring:
@Spartakussug – Head of Marketing @MultiChoice, Marketer of the Year 2025

@anshumanBhattacharya – Creative Director @ Havas ME, Lead Judge #Silverbacks2025

🔗 Register FREE: https://t.co/0Hfc2cdAhS

#KANVASLounge #SilverbackGrind2025 #Marketing #Creativity

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Make time and learn from The G.O.A.T and Marketer of the Year this Thursday on #TheKanvasLounge

End the month inspired and motivated to do and be better in #TheGrind 📌

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We Are Live!
Plug into The Kanvas Lounge now.
https://t.co/hab8vIijlS

Speakers
@Spartakussug, Head of Marketing at MultiChoice Uganda & Marketer of the Year 2025
Anshuman Bhattacharya, Creative Director at Havas Middle East and Lead Judge for the 2025 Silverback Awards
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#SilverbackAwards25

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If you think awards are won by luck, you're delusional. 😅

Mark your calendars for THE KANVAS LOUNGE.

💬 CREATING AN AWARD-WINNING BRIEF AND STRATEGY
Thu, 27th Nov 2025
6:00 PM EAT

FREE Attendance
Register Now: https://t.co/lZUqZyVVD2

Featuring:
@Spartakussug, Head of Marketing at MultiChoice Uganda & Marketer of the Year 2025
Anshuman Bhattacharya, Creative Director at Havas Middle East and Lead Judge for the #SilverbackAwards25

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@iPreetesh CEO : The Loerie Awards Company NPC - Africa & Middle East on the #SilverbackAwards winning criteria :

“The Silverbacks are awarded through a stringent and transparent judging process. To earn a Silverback, the work must demonstrate innovation above all else, supported by strong quality, brand relevance, audience relevance, and the appropriate choice of medium.”

#SilverbackAwards25
#SilverbackCreativeWeek
#ElevatingTheGrind

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Here’s a list of the #SilverbacksAwards25 winners :

Campaign & Category Winners

*Digital & Digital Crafts*: Social Media & Influencer — GOtv Your BFF (Best Football Friend
Winning Brand: GOtv
Agency: Maad McCann Award: Gold

*Integrated Campaign*
Ka Weekie
Winning Brand: GOtv
Agency: Maad McCann
Award: Gold

*Integrated Campaign* Father Christmas’ Side Hustle
Winning Brand: Absa Uganda
Agency: TBWA\Uganda
Award: Silver

*Radio* — A Lesson in Ugandan Efficiency 2
Winning Brand: Nile Breweries Limited
Agency: TBWA\Uganda
Award: Silver

*Social Good Category* —SOLOLOZA ALWAYS
Winning Brand: ALWAYS Agency: CTA Space Limited Award: Silver

*Film* — Ka Weekie: The First Visit
Winning Brand: GOtv
Agency: Maad McCann
Award: Silver

*Data & Insight Driven Campaign* — Ka Weekie
Winning Brand: GOtv
Agency: Maad McCann Award: Bronze

*Design & Design Crafts*— Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon 2025 Kit
Winning Brand: Tusker Lite Agency: Maad McCann
Award: Bronze

*Effective Creativity* — Gaga Every Day
Winning Brand: MTN
Agency: TBWA\Uganda
Award: Bronze

*Public Relations: Media Relations* — She Walks
Winning Brand: Johnnie Walker
Agency: Pivot Media & Marketing Ltd
Award: Bronze

*Radio & Audio* — Ka Weekie
Winning Brand: GOtv
Agency: Maad McCann
Award: Bronze

*Film & Film Crafts* — The Man Who Would Not Listen
Winning Brand: MTN
Agency: Creatibuzz
Award: Bronze

*Craft Awards*

*Radio & Audio Crafts* — A Lesson in Ugandan Efficiency 2
Winning Brand: Nile Breweries Limited
Agency: TBWA\Uganda
Award: Craft Gold

*Film & Film Crafts* — The Man Who Would Not Listen
Winning Brand: MTN
Agency: Creatibuzz l
Award: Craft Gold

*Radio & Audio Crafts* — A Lesson in Ugandan Efficiency 2
Winning Brand: Nile Breweries Limited
Agency: TBWA\Uganda
Award: Craft Certificate

*Radio & Audio Crafts* — Why Gamble?
Winning Brand: UNICEF Agency: Maad McCann
Award: Craft Certificate

Film & Film Crafts — Ka Weekie: The First Visit
Winning Brand: GOtv
Agency: Maad McCann
Award: Craft Certificate

*Individual Honours*
Brand of the Year — GOtv
Agency of the Year — Maad McCann
Marketer of the Year — Colin Asiimwe
Creative Director of the Year — Peter Kazibwe
Art Director of the Year — Denis Kajura
Copywriter of the Year — Robert Kizito

#SilverbackAwards25
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#ElevatingYourGrind

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The spotlight shines on @MaadMcCann , @tbwa_uganda and @GOtvUganda , whose remarkable creativity has earned them the recognition they deserve at the #SilverbackAwards25.

#SilverbackCreativeWeek
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Young creatives making their mark, breaking boundaries, and leading the charge in the agency world. Tonight, we honor the bold vision and impact of the Young Silverbacks - Agency Category!

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#SilverbackCreativeWeek
#ElevatingTheGrind

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Glamour, inspiration, and excitement fill the air as we honor the creative minds that are elevating the industry to new heights.

#SilverbackAwards25
#SilverbackCreativeWeek
#ElevatingTheGrind

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"Uganda is the best spot on the world, filled with gifted and brilliant minds but who will be the ones to communicate that to the world? That's what we’re here to solve.

Tonight marks a shift in how we approach communication, as we invite creatives to help us polish and amplify the power of Africa’s scientific and technological innovations."

- Hon Dr. Monica Musenero Masons - Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation

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From hard work to recognition, these Young Silverbacks embody the spirit of innovation and the power of youthful ambition in the creative sector.

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#SilverbackCreativeWeek
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A night of elegance and focus - creatives and industry professionals engage in meaningful dialogue at the
#SilverbackAwards25 .

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"This event honors the daily grind, effort, and teamwork that fuel creativity, recognizing that true innovation begins in the smallest of moments."

-@jasirommel, Chairman @UAA_Uganda

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A night of recognition, inspiration, and unforgettable moments.

Welcome to the #SilverbackAwards25 Gala!

#SilverbackCreativeWeek
#ElevatingTheGrind

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From concept to creation, the brightest minds in the industry grace the #SilverbackAwards25 Gala.

Here's to a night of inspiration!

#SilverbackCreativeWeek
#ElevatingTheGrind

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Happening Now!

A night to honor greatness the #SilverbackAwards25 Gala is officially underway!

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#SilverbackCreativeWeek
#ElevatingTheGrind