The first set of jurors for Manifest Play's awards have been revealed. 

The awards will be celebrating the best work in the sports marketing arena over the last 13 months. Entries for the awards will be opening shortly with the best pieces of work first released between 1 January 2024 and 31 January 2025 in contention to be rewarded. The award entries are set to open on 5 February with an entry deadline of 7 March.

The first set of jurors for the awards include:

• Finn Bradshaw, head - digital, ICC 
• John Dykes, sports presenter
• Joy Bhattacharya, CEO, Prime Volleyball League
• Mayur Hola, vice president - brand, Swiggy
• Neha Ahuja, director, head - marketing, Spotify India 
• Seema Jaswal, sports presenter

Speakers for the first edition as well as more jurors will be revealed over time. 

Havas Play has joined as title sponsors for the event which also includes a half-day summit. 

Mohit Joshi, chief executive officer, Havas Media Network India, said, "Manifest Play is a groundbreaking initiative that celebrates innovation and excellence in the sports marketing landscape. By bringing together industry leaders, it highlights the transformative power of sports to inspire, connect, and drive change across boundaries. Platforms like these are instrumental in shaping meaningful conversations, fostering collaboration, and advancing India’s growing multi-sports culture. At Havas Play, we believe in supporting efforts that integrate people’s passion for sports with meaningfulness, showcasing creativity, vision, and the immense potential of sports to inspire and transform lives."

For speakership, sponsorship and awards related queries write to: sanjyot@manifest-media.in or nishika@manifest-media.in.

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