Judges announced for MTC Branding, Marketing Awards

The MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba is happy to announce the appointment of six industry experts to an independent judging panel, which will preside over and adjudicate the 18 award categories of the 2026 MTC Branding and Marketing Excellence Awards.

The judging panel comprises industry gurus and strategists bringing years of experience in the branding,
marketing, advertising, events management, public relations, and communications space.

According to MTC’s chief brand, marketing, communications, and sustainability officer, the
appointment of an independent panel of judges is key to maintaining credibility and fairness to the
adjudicating process.

"The judges will thus draw on their extensive professional experience and industry knowledge to rigorously and with transparency evaluate submissions based on the quality of work presented, supporting evidence, strategic intent, execution, and measurable impact.”

The judges are:
1. Talitha Jario – Public relations consultant with over 15
years of experience in PR, marketing, and strategic communications, and vast skills in brand
management, crisis response, and content strategy.
2. Ashton Dube – Strategic communications consultant with expertise in digital marketing, brand development, marketing strategies, and delivering innovative brand executions that drive growth and engage audiences.
3. Josy Nghipandua – An award-winning public speaker and founder of QoS Media House, a
dynamic hub for events, brand mastery, and transformative communication skills. She is a
commanding force on any stage. 
4. Roux-ché Locke – Communications specialist and media personality with over 20 years’ experience at the executive level within corporate relations, brand public relations, crisis management, and media strategy.
5. Natasja Beyleveld - is the Managing Director and owner of Namibia Media Monitoring
(NaMedia). She has 18 years of expertise in public relations and media monitoring under her belt.
A strategic and results-driven business leader who has advised organisations across the banking,
mining, insurance, telecommunications, retail, and leisure sectors on optimised public
communications and reputation management.
6. Femi Kayode – Femi is an award-winning novelist and the Executive Director of Stratosphere
Advisors. With over 20 years in advertising, his work spans a broad range of local and international brands, developing enduring campaigns that have shaped the marketing landscape in Namibia and beyond.

The Excellence Awards ceremony will take place during the MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba Gala
Dinner on 10 April 2026 at the Windhoek Country Club Hotel, bringing together industry leaders to honour exceptional work within Namibia’s branding and marketing landscape.

To enter in the awards, participating professionals and corporates should submit their entries on
(https://indaba.mtc.com.na/awards/award_application) between 01 and 28 February 2026.