NYF Advertising Awards

NYF Advertising Awards Celebrating the World's Best Advertising®. A New York Festivals Competition.

After a week of thoughtful discussion, insightful debate, and careful evaluation, our Executive Jury has completed its w...
06/04/2026

After a week of thoughtful discussion, insightful debate, and careful evaluation, our Executive Jury has completed its work.

While the entries were exceptional, what stood out most was the kindness, warmth, and generosity shared throughout the judging process. We are grateful to our Executive Jury for bringing their expertise, perspectives, and passion to the conversations that help shape the future of our industry.

A special thank you to our Executive Jury President, Andrea Diquez (GUT) for her outstanding leadership, guidance, and commitment throughout the judging process.

Stay tuned as we announce the 2026 Advertising Awards Shortlist on June 8, followed by this year’s winners on June 15.

Kristin Faucher, Managing Director, Head of Brand Strategy and Advertising: Card, Auto & Home Lending, JPMorgan Chase
Michael Aimette, Chief Creative Officer, BBDO New York
Dave Bowman, Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe Australia & New Zealand
Richard Brim, Chief Creative Officer & Founder, Ace of Hearts
Juliana Cobb, Chief Creative Officer, 72andSunny New York
Amy Carvajal, Founder, Fulltank Studio
Damasia Merbilhàa, Global Head of Agency Partners, Omnicom Advertising Group
Allison Pierce, Chief Creative Officer, VML
Suzanne Powers, Founder & CEO, All&
Tanja Grubner, Global Innovation, Brand & Communications Director, Essity
Nayaab Rais, Executive Creative Director, FP7 McCann
Erica Roberts, Chief Creative Officer, BBH USA
Gabriel Schmitt, Global Chief Creative Officer, Grey
Doerte Spengler-Ahrens, Chairwoman, Jung von Matt
Kwame Taylor-Hayford, Co-Founder, Kin

The 2026 New York Festivals Executive Jury has officially convened in New York.Led by Executive Jury President Andrea Di...
06/02/2026

The 2026 New York Festivals Executive Jury has officially convened in New York.

Led by Executive Jury President Andrea Diquez, Global CEO of GUT, the jury is now evaluating the work that will define this year's competition.

Judging is underway.

Andrea Diquez, Global CEO, GUT (Executive Jury President)
Kristin Faucher, Managing Director, Head of Brand Strategy and Advertising: Card, Auto, Home Lending, JPMorganChase
Michael Aimette, Chief Creative Officer, BBDO New York
Dave Bowman, Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe Australia & New Zealand
Richard Brim, Chief Creative Officer & Founder, Ace of Hearts
Juliana Cobb, Chief Creative Officer, 72andSunny NY
Amy Carvajal, Founder, Full Tank
Damasia Merbilhàa, Regional Vice President, Latin America, TBWA\Worldwide
Allison Pierce, Chief Creative Officer, VML
Suzanne Powers, Founder & CEO, All&
Tanja Grubner, Global Innovation, Brand & Communications Director, Essity
Nayaab Rais, Executive Creative Director, FP7 McCann
Erica Roberts, Chief Creative Officer, BBH USA
Gabriel Schmitt, Global Chief Creative Officer, Grey
Doerte Spengler-Ahrens, Chairwoman, Jung von Matt
Kwame Taylor-Hayford, Co-Founder, Kin

Meet the 2026 NYF Film Craft Executive Jury, in person today for live judging as they evaluate the year’s most outstandi...
05/28/2026

Meet the 2026 NYF Film Craft Executive Jury, in person today for live judging as they evaluate the year’s most outstanding work in direction, editing, cinematography, and craft. This year’s Executive Jury brings together visionary leaders from across the production and creative industries to recognize the work pushing storytelling forward.

Led by Will Dempster, Partner & Head of Production, Mischief USA.
Executive Jury:
• Will Dempster, Partner & Head of Production, Mischief USA
• Gregory Brunkalla, Director
• Raphael Dias, Co-Founder & Film Director, Square Pixel
• Danny Gonzalez, Co-Founder & CCO, Bandit & Friends
• Nathan Hoad, Executive Producer, Untold
• Carlyn Hudson, Writer/Director, Imposter
• Shawn Lacy, Founding Partner, Biscuit Filmworks
• Julia Lafferty, Head of Production, 72andSunny NY
• Sophia Lou, Editor/Partner, Cartel
• Rebecca O’Neill, Head of Production, Joannes Leonardo
Special thanks to the 4A’s for hosting today’s in-person judging session.

Future Now sets the benchmark for the industry’s next era.Today, the 2026 Future Now Executive Jury convened in person t...
05/27/2026

Future Now sets the benchmark for the industry’s next era.

Today, the 2026 Future Now Executive Jury convened in person to evaluate the work defining the future of advertising, creativity, and technology. Led by Jury Chair Colleen Shaw, EVP, Media Senior Consultant at Omnicom, the jury brought together some of the industry’s leading voices across AI, innovation, production, digital experience, and brand storytelling.

Future Now recognizes breakthrough digital and mobile work driven by emerging platforms and technologies, honoring ideas that move beyond experimentation to shape how brands connect, engage, and innovate at scale.

The 2026 Future Now Executive Jury:
Colleen Shaw — EVP, Media Senior Consultant, Omnicom
Rudi Anggono — Global Head of Creative Lab, Snap
Sarah Dileo — Global Chief Production Officer, Studio X
Elav Horwitz — Chief Innovation Officer, WPP
David Justus — VP, AI and Data Systems, Global Applied AI, Panasonic
Jess Kessler — Head of Brand & Content Marketing, North America, Audible
Eli Mavros — Executive Creative Director, R/GA
Brendan Moorcroft — Founder & Principal, Unbound
Nick Mountford — Chief Executive Officer, Active Theory

05/14/2026

What does the future of the agency model actually look like?

On this episode of State of the Biz, Paul Marobella sits down with Eric Bertrand, CEO of Mod Op, to talk about AI, agency consolidation, B2B marketing, private equity’s growing role in the industry, and why integrated services are becoming essential for brands.

This clip is just one part of a much bigger conversation on where agencies are headed next.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/abJvoyWyUWw

Final deadline to enter the 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Awards is May 15.

LAST DEADLINE.No extensions. No excuses. Just the work.The clock’s ticking on the 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Aw...
05/11/2026

LAST DEADLINE.

No extensions. No excuses. Just the work.

The clock’s ticking on the 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Awards. By May 15, your campaign is either in the room or watching from outside.

Enter your work before the final deadline hits.

05/07/2026

Finding the “crazy” is easy. Proving it works is harder.

Lucas Bongioanni, Chief Creative Officer at GUT New York, cuts straight to what separates good from great.

The work that stands out is not just bold. It is brave with purpose. Ideas that carry through with consistency and show real business impact.

That is what the New York Festivals jury process is built to uncover. Work is pushed, questioned, and tested until only the ideas that truly deliver remain.

Final deadline to enter: May 8.

May 8. Final deadline for the New York Festivals Advertising Awards.Show us something we haven’t seen.
05/06/2026

May 8. Final deadline for the New York Festivals Advertising Awards.

Show us something we haven’t seen.

05/05/2026

“Brutal” in the best way. Niraj Zaveri, Executive Creative Director at VML New York, describes the New York Festivals jury room exactly how it is: direct, honest, and focused on the work.

No fluff. No soft scoring. Just a clear question repeated again and again
Was the idea right, and did it make an impact?

At New York Festivals Advertising Awards, the process is built to challenge every entry. Strong debate. High standards. Real scrutiny. The kind of judging that pushes the best work to the top and leaves nothing unchecked.

Final deadline to enter: May 8.

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