Our judges
Cian Oba-Smith
Professional photographer
Cian Oba-Smith is an Irish Nigerian photographer who was born and raised in London. His work focuses on communities and subcultures around the world with a particular interest in approaching subjects that are often misrepresented and presenting them in a different light. The relationship between human experience and environment is at the core of his projects.
He is represented by Clerkenwell based artists management agency Wyatt Clarke & Jones.
Dave Harris
Executive Creative Director
David is an idea-focussed creative leader, always searching for new and exciting ways to solve business challenges. As a board member for many years, he has managed and nurtured talent, grown business and built cultures of creativity across different organisations, through inspiration and training.
He has founded a start-up agency, helped to rebuild and rebrand a global network agency and helped to rapidly turnaround agencies. David has created integrated campaigns across all communication channels, winning both creative and effectiveness awards.
Helen Healy
Head of Pictures - Financial Times
With over twenty years’ experience in picture editing Helen has also worked at the Guardian, The Times and the Independent, and was Chair of Judges for the UK Picture Editors’ Guild Awards 2018.
Scarlett Gregory
Community Programmes Manager
The Peel Institute
The Peel is a charity that’s been building a connected community in Clerkenwell since 1898. We run activities for adults, activities for children and young people and mental health awareness projects. We also work with residents and businesses in Clerkenwell to help them run projects.
Debbie Akehurst
Chief Executive - CDA and Hatton Garden BIDs
Debbie Akehurst is the Chief Executive for Central District Alliance and Hatton Garden BIDs, working across the public, private and third sectors. Debbie has years of experience of working in property, regeneration, and economic development. Developing partnerships and bringing people and sectors together to deliver better outcomes is invaluable to the businesses and stakeholders of both BIDs. Creating social value and enhancing the communities she serves sits at the heart of Debbie’s approach and she specialises in working with businesses to help them develop strategies to support the communities in which they operate.
Ivana Dzaferovic
Executive Producer and Art Buyer
Ivana is a producer and art buyer at INK Creative with 18 years of experience in TVCs, Stills, Online Videos and Radio. She has produced stills and integrated campaigns ranging through all genres of photography and has connected many creative teams with some incredible talent.