ESA Diploma Scholar lands Top Set Brief award as 62 students graduate with Dip ESA qualification

The European Sponsorship Association is extremely proud to announce the results of the 2024 ESA Diploma.

The successful completion of the course by another 62 successful students has taken the alumni total above 770 since the industry's premier qualification was launched in 2012.

Three Distinctions were achieved this year, with special recognition for Harriet Lewis, who took the prestigious Top Graduate accolade, and Sinem Pozanti, who scooped the Top Set Brief award and became the first ESA Diploma Scholar to win one of the flagship awards. Francesca Gray also attained a Distinction.

In addition to a European intake that encompassed Denmark, Germany and Italy, there were students from Australia, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, reinforcing a growing trend for multinational markets recognising the unique value of the ESA Diploma. Twelve countries in total were represented on the course, which takes place online over a period of eight months each year.

All graduates will be eligible to use the prestigious Dip ESA suffix and to network with fellow accredited professionals among the ESA Diploma Alumni Society, launched in 2022.

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ESA Diploma Course Director, Peter Raymond, said: "Another year of great achievement from a fabulous class. I'm delighted to see such excellent results, especially from our three Distinction students - Harriet, Sinem and Chess - who deserve great praise and join exalted company.

"It is well worth noting that we awarded 13 Distinctions for the course's Set Brief project, the highest number ever in a single year, which just showcases the talent emerging from this year's Diploma that will undoubtedly make the industry a richer place."

ESA Chair, Sophie Morris, added: "Congratulations to all the 2024 ESA Diploma graduates. It's always a special moment when the results are published. Graduates can reflect on the hard work they have put in, the new connections they have made, and the knowledge gained that they can now take on to the next stages of their careers.

"The ESA Diploma is the cornerstone of our professional development offering and remains the essential qualification for anyone wanting to progress their career in sponsorship."

Enrolment for the 2025 ESA Diploma, which begins on 17 January, is now open with a £750 early bird discount (plus additional ESA member discounts) for those who sign up by 29 November 2024.

To reinforce ESA's commitment to a diverse and progressive workforce in our industry, the ESA Diploma Scholarship offers free tuition to successful candidates who meet the criteria (and pass an interview with the Education workstream). ESA is committed to creating an inclusive sponsorship community and welcomes applications for the 2025 ESA Diploma Scholarship.

Key dates

• ESA Diploma enrolment (early bird): 29 November 2024
• Scholarship application deadline: 29 November 2024
• ESA Diploma enrolment (final): 16 January 2025
• Course begins: 17 January 2025

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About ESA

The European Sponsorship Association (ESA) is the essential and inclusive community for all professionals working in sponsorship. A not-for-profit membership association, ESA supports the industry through education, guidance, representation, the recognition of excellence and the sharing of best practice and performance.

ESA's reach encompasses all types of sponsorship activity from sport, broadcast, education, charity, the arts and culture, to environment and the community. Its members include sponsors, rights holders, agencies and consultants, professional advisors and suppliers. Visit sponsorship.org for more information.

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