CLEAN RECYCLING INITIATIVE

2ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY MARKETING COMPETITION

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY MARKETING:
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 ISMC CHAMPIONS!

A Heartfelt Congratulations to All!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 International Sustainability Marketing Competition! This year’s competition has been an incredible journey, showcasing innovative and impactful marketing strategies that are not just winning in business but also leading the way in sustainability.

Inspiring Change, One Campaign at a Time!

Our winners have set new benchmarks in sustainability, demonstrating how creativity, ingenuity, and a deep commitment to our planet can create powerful and positive change. Their campaigns are not just advertisements, but beacons of hope and action for a more sustainable future.

Celebrating Success, Celebrating Our Planet!

As we celebrate these outstanding achievements, we also celebrate our shared mission to make the world a better place. Each campaign has brought us one step closer to a more sustainable and equitable world, and for that, we are immensely grateful.

* Click the graphic images above to go to Google Drive from which the submitted ideas of the winners can be obtained.  

Meet our MENTORS for INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY MARKETING COMPETITION (ISMC) - 2023

Some of the winners of 2022 ISMC have graciously accepted mentor’s role for the finalists of the 2023 ISMC.  Here are the mentors who will share their experiences and strategies which helped them earn their prizes last year and executions of their ideas thereafter.  It will be invaluable for the finalists of this year’s competition to work with the mentors. Thank you, the mentors!  

Habibur Rahman Anik

Dhaka, Bangladesh

1st place winner of the 2022 International Sustainability Marketing Competition from Bangladesh University of Textiles

Isabella Frymoyer

Washington D.C., USA

2nd place winner of the 2022 International Sustainability Marketing Competition from McGill University

Siobhan Mehrotra

Toronto, Canada

2nd place winner of the 2022 International Sustainability Marketing Competition from McGill University

Sebastian Appram

Accra, Ghana

3rd place winner of the 2022 International Sustainability Competition from University of Cape Coast

Emmanuel Ndemele

Cape Coast, Ghana

3rd place winner of the 2022 International Sustainability Marketing Competition from University of Cape Coast

Meet our JUDGES for INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY MARKETING COMPETITION (ISMC) - 2023

The main judging panel for the 2023 ISMC is made up of a variety of professionals from different fields who all share a passion for sustainability. These esteemed judges have dedicated their time to support the ISMC and decide on three teams of students to win the grand prizes.

Kevin Nilsen, President of Judges

Calgary, Canada

President & CEO of ECO Canada

 

 

Roberta Boscolo

Geneva, Switzerland

Lead Climate & Energy at World Meteorological Organization

 

Sasa Spasic

Zagreb, Croatia

Innovation Strategist at Granny & Smith

 

Dre. Elizabeth Mueni Kimulu

Nairobi, Kenya

Publlic Policy & Sustainable Development Specialist

 

Philip Pande

Nairobi, Kenya

Youth Inclusion & Innovation Advisor

 

Ahmed Bukhari

Sialkot, Pakistan

Sustainability Lead, Libermann International

 

Marieke Van Ree

Barcelona, Spain

Sustainable Fashion Consultant

 

Amb (Dr) Sanmi Olowosile

Lagos, Nigeria

Chairman of the board, Sustainable Green Environment Initiative

Meg Pirie

London, United Kingdom

Policy Researcher and Content Editor – Fashion Roundtable

 

Sarah-Mae Amde

Calgary, Canada

CEO of Paragon Digital Consulting

 

Sae Chang

Montreal, Canada

President of Clean Recycling Initiative & HEAT-MX

 

Meet our media choice award JUDGES FOR INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY MARKETING COMPETITION (ISMC) - 2023

The panel of media judges is made up of professionals from the media sector who possess important knowledge about how to communicate to a large audience effectively. With this background knowledge, these judges will select an individual / team who communicates the most effectively in their eyes to receive the Media Choice Award.

 

Olivia Pinnock

London, UK

Journalist, Lecturer & Sustainability Advisor

Top 50 Fashion Influencers of 2022 by 3DLOOK

Lindsay Christinee

Philadelphia, USA

Founder & Creative Director, The Wellness Feed

Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson

Malmö, Sweden

Program host, Moderator, Key note speaker, Journalist, Author

Meet our AMBASSADORS for
INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY MARKETING COMPETITION (ISMC) - 2023

The ambassadors for the 2023 ISMC play a symbolic role in representing what a future in sustainability could look like for participating students. These individuals have found success a various sectors and stand as incredible role models for students with a passion for sustainability.

Abdul Wahab Osman

Tamale, Ghana

Mathematician, Social Developer & a writer on Hive Bolckchain

Faatiha Aayat

New York, USA

11 Years-Old UN, Harvard & TEDx Speaker, Child Rights Activist & Climate Campaigner

 

Olivia Donahue

Montreal, Canada

Designer and Owner of Avenir Vert

Alexandra Lesya Moore

Toronto, Canada

CEO & Lead Strategist of Coach House Marketing

Md Sadruzzaman Rashel

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Managing Director, Circular Fashion Industries (Sustainable Garment Manufacturer)

Chiamaka Salome Ochade

Benin city, Nigeria

WASH Specialist

Mercedes N.Y.E. Rowe Asamani

Accra, Ghana

Climate Change Policy Specialist & Founder of the Ghana Institute for Development

Pranta Biswas

Moenchengladbach, Germany

Fashion Sustainability Enthusiast

Samira Assabey Musah

Tamale, Ghana

Climate Action Advocate & Executive Director of GEM Ghana

Hiba Belghazi

Montreal, Canada

Sustainable Fashion Specialist

Anya Bégué

Washington D.C. USA

Executive Producer of Eutopya

Yvan Djouokep

Yaounde, Cameroon

Environment / WASH Specialist

Dr. Devant Maharaj

Calgary, Canada

Lead Ambassador

Director, Professional Services of ECO Canada

Ali Anwar

Sialkot, Pakistan

Lead Ambassador

Director Compliance, Libermann International

Jomilin John

New Delhi, India

Founder CANIOP Youth Organisation

Sae Chang

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