December 14 to 20 2014
Barkers Ogilvy wins 2014 Superbrand Award
THE STANDARD STYLE / ARTS 27
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IMBABWE’S oldest advertising agency, Barkers Ogilvy, hosted a double celebration this week after winning the 2014 Superbrand award as best agency in Zimbabwe and sharing the Financial Mail Adfocus award for best agency network in Africa. This was the second year in a row in which the agency won the Superbrand best agency award, while the Adfocus network award – shared with sister agencies across the continent – has been won by Ogilvy Africa for six consecutive years. Agency chairman Alistair Carlisle was elated with the wins, which he said were a stimulant for a further drive for service excellence within the agency, as well as recognition of achievement by the whole team of 45 people within the company. “Naturally, we are all very proud to be part of this unprecedented accolade of winning the award for our Africa network, especially as we in Zimbabwe were one of the founding principal drivers in building the network,” he said. “This network now has 50 offices in 28 countries, with further representation in 22 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. We share this award, in the sixth year of receiving it, with all our clients, who encourage us to reach for new horizons. We share with them, too, the Superbrand award, which is a national award that is equally as pleasing as the international one.” Barkers Ogilvy, established in 1957, has long been the largest advertising agency in
Barkers Ogilvy chairman Alistair Carlisle and creative director Eb Ayisa admire the Superbrand certificate before putting up in the company’s hall of fame. the country, and has been linked to the Ogilvy and Mather international agency network since 1996. Ogilvy and Mather is, in turn, a division of WPP, the world’s largest advertising and marketing communications organisation. Earlier this year Ogilvy won the prestigious Cannes award as world agency network
of the year, while other awards have also been won in the international Effie awards and, for Barkers Ogilvy, in Zimbabwe’s own advertising communication awards competitions, the Ngomas.
Baby Steps Nursery School graduation ceremony
Nyasha R. Makovere
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ABY Steps Nursery School, a multi-cultural daycare and preschool, situated in the heart of Greendale, Harare, held its colorful end of year Prize giving and Graduation day on Saturday 6th December 2014 at the school premises. It was attended by hundreds of parents, siblings and preschool graduates. A red carpet was laid out for the guests and the graduates to feel the high level of organization and preparedness. A world class decorated 500 sitter white tent that was pitched up in the green open space, clear testimony of the high quality service of raising up “responsible citizens” for our beautiful country. Addressing the gathering, the guest of honor, Dr. Mufunani Tungu Khosa, an edu-
cationist and business consultant, said, “It is important for parents to realize and acknowledge that children learn from a very tender age. They learn from everything around them. They learn through observing our lives as adults and parents and therefore it is critical and indispensable upon us to always portray high levels of integrity and good character in both our day-to-day speech and actions.” Children took up the stage show casing their artistic presentations through a well choreographed children’s mock wedding. The school is driven by a deeply rooted desire to make a difference in all the affairs of human life through the provision of quality educational foundation. The executive school director, Mr. Shingi Ndiya, in his presentation, quoted a famous author saying, “Regard
man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education, alone, can cause it to reveal its hidden treasure and enable mankind to benefit therefrom.” When children are exposed to good education from a very tender age, they will develop good morals, they will become responsible citizens who, not only become successful in their lives, but can contribute meaningfully to the general good of any nation. Taking children from as young as 11 months old up to five years, Baby Steps Nursery School provides a safe, secure play and learn environment. One can only now look forward to future great strides by the school in the year 2015 ahead. Congratulations to all Baby Steps Nursery School graduates, parents and staff.