These dynamic panels unite top-tier industry leaders to evaluate forward-thinking innovation and standout work from some of the industry\u2019s most competitive creative markets. <\/p>\n
Future Now, led by Jury Chair Colleen Shaw, EVP, Media + Senior Consultant at Omnicom (Business Transformation & Solutions), honors breakthrough digital and mobile ideas driven by emerging platforms and technologies where experimentation moves from concept to execution and new creative standards take shape.<\/p>\n
Baked in New York (new for 2026), led by Jury Chair Omid Amidi, Chief Creative Officer, McKinney, spotlights work conceived and created by New York\u2013based teams. The category celebrates bold ideas shaped under pressure and judged by leaders who are deeply familiar with what it takes to succeed in this market.<\/p>\n
Together, these juries bring deep expertise spanning emerging technology, media innovation, and creative leadership, representing some of the industry\u2019s most forward-thinking voices.<\/p>\n
2026 Future Now Executive Jury<\/p>\n
Recognizing breakthrough ideas powered by emerging platforms and technologies.<\/p>\n
Jury Chair Colleen Shaw, EVP, Media + Senior Consultant at Omnicom (Business Transformation & Solutions)<\/p>\n
\u2022\tRudi Anggono, Global Head of Creative Lab, Snap
\u2022\tElav Horwitz, Chief Innovation Officer, WPP
\u2022\tDavid Justus, VP, AI and Data Systems, Global Applied AI, Panasonic
\u2022\tJess Kessler, Head of Brand & Content Marketing, North America, Audible
\u2022\tOctavio Maron, Chief Creative Partner \u2013 Global Creative Lead, Dentsu Creative
\u2022\tEli Mavros, Executive Creative Director, R\/GA
\u2022\tBrendan Moorcroft, Chief Engineer Solutions Officer, Unbound
\u2022\tNick Mountford, CEO, Active Theory<\/p>\n
2026 Baked in New York Executive Jury <\/p>\n
Recognizing creative excellence that is shaped in one of the world\u2019s most demanding and dynamic creative markets.<\/p>\n
Jury Chair Omid Amidi, Chief Creative Officer, McKinney<\/p>\n
\u2022\tAmy Carvajal, Founder, Fulltank Studio
\u2022\tSamantha Deevy, Chief Strategy Officer, BBH
\u2022\tCamille Imbert, CCO, Kettle
\u2022\tDamasia Merbilh\u00e0a, Global Head of Agency Partners, Omnicom Advertising
\u2022\tHeather McTavish, ECD, Virtue
\u2022\tMina Mikhael, Executive Creative Director, Translation
\u2022\tRay Smiling, Director, division7
\u2022\tCarlos Wigle, Chief Creative Officer, Morgan & Morgan<\/p>\n
We\u2019re thrilled to bring together two exceptional Specialty Executive Juries for 2026,\u201d said Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals. \u201cThe Future Now Jury, led by Colleen Shaw, reflects an industry-leading panel of innovators dedicated to harnessing emerging technology and shaping the future of creative brand experiences. Baked in New York, led by Omid Amidi, celebrates the exceptional creative talent working in one of the most competitive markets in the world. Together, these juries ensure that both future-driven innovation and New York\u2013born creative excellence are evaluated with the insight they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the 2026 season, New York Festivals continues to elevate its judging experience through an expanded in-person program developed in partnership with the 4A\u2019s, reinforcing its commitment to thoughtful, peer-driven judging. Specialty Executive Jury sessions will be held in May 2026.<\/p>\n
Trophy winners will then be selected by the 2026 Executive Jury. Executive Jury sessions will take place in early June at New York City\u2019s Crosby Hotel\u2019s state-of-the-art screening room. Specialty Executive Juries will judge their designated categories.<\/p>\n
The deadline for entering the 2026 NYF Advertising Awards is April 23, 2026. To enter the 2026 NYF Advertising Awards or for more information on categories, rules, and regulations, visit https:\/\/home.nyfadvertising.com\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n About New York Festivals: New York Festivals\u00ae<\/p>\n Celebrating the World\u2019s Best Work since 1957<\/p>\n Advertising Awards Entries to each of the competitions are judged around the world by panels of peers in their respective industries. For more information, go to www.newyorkfestivals.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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