News flash: Harm van der Schans Nominated for ‘Data Professional – Agency Side of the Year 2025’!

We’re thrilled to share that our very own Harm van der Schans, Consultant Director NL, has been officially nominated for the ‘Data Professional – Agency Side of the Year 2025’ by the Data & Insights Network – one of the most respected industry bodies championing excellence in data, analytics, and insights across the Netherlands. 

This award is part of a prestigious annual recognition programme that celebrates the professionals, agencies, and organizations making a real difference in our field. After months of anticipation, the nominees have just been revealed – and at ScanmarQED we’re very proud to see Harm standing among the industry’s best. 

Why this nomination matters 

The category ‘Data Professional – Agency Side of the Year’ honors a standout individual working on the agency side who has delivered measurable impact, innovative thinking, and shown true leadership in the application of data and insights. Harm’s work guiding businesses to leverage data for smarter decision-making and sustainable growth puts him right at the heart of that definition. 

If you’ve worked with Harm, you’ll know: his deep knowledge, sharp strategic mindset, and ability to harmonize data complexity into actionable insight make him not just a trusted advisor, but a true thought leader. 

Award categories for 2025 include: 

• Data & Insights Agency of the Year
• Data & Insights Organization of the Year
• Insights Professional – Agency Side of the Year
• Data & Insights Professional – Business Side of the Year
• Young Talent of the Year
• Data Professional – Agency Side of the Year (that’s our Harm!)
• Insights Scientist of the Year 

The final winners will be announced on June 26th during an industry-wide celebration at Zandvoort, NL.