NYF Advertising Awards Introduces 2026 Elite Global Executive Jury Led by Andrea Diquez

Super Jury of Industry Leaders Assemble to Judge 2026 Shortlisted Entries

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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New York Festivals Advertising Awards has announced its 2026 Executive Jury, an elite panel of globally respected creative leaders selected to evaluate the industry's most inspired and impactful work. Andrea Diquez, Global CEO of GUT, will lead the curated international group of award-winning leaders whose work has moved markets, shifted perceptions, and set new creative benchmarks.

Why it matters

The NYF Advertising Awards Executive Jury's judgment and perspective define the standard for creative excellence today while helping shape the future of the industry. Their diverse backgrounds and global experience ensure the work is evaluated with care and a deep respect for creativity that drives culture and business forward.

The details

The 2026 NYF Executive Jury will convene in June at New York City's Crosby Hotel to evaluate entries from more than 60 countries. The jury includes leaders such as Dave Bowman, Chief Creative Officer at Publicis Groupe Australia & New Zealand; Richard Brim, Chief Creative Officer & Founder of Ace of Hearts in the UK; and Juliana Cobb, Chief Creative Officer at 72andSunny New York.

  • The 2026 NYF Executive Jury sessions will take place in June.
  • The official deadline to enter the 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Awards is April 23, 2026.

The players

Andrea Diquez

Global CEO of GUT and Executive Jury President for the 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Awards.

Dave Bowman

Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe Australia & New Zealand, Publicis, Australia.

Richard Brim

Chief Creative Officer & Founder, Ace of Hearts, UK.

Juliana Cobb

Chief Creative Officer, 72andSunny New York, USA.

Scott Rose

President, New York Festivals.

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What they’re saying

“We're incredibly proud to have Andrea Diquez lead this year's NYF Advertising Awards Executive Jury. She is joined by an exceptional group of leaders whose perspectives reflect the global reality of our industry today. Their creative judgment and strategic discernment ensure the work is evaluated with care and a deep respect for creativity that drives culture and business forward.”

— Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals (einpresswire.com)

What’s next

The official deadline to enter the 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Awards is April 23, 2026.

The takeaway

The diverse and globally respected Executive Jury assembled for the 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Awards will ensure the industry's most inspired and impactful work is evaluated with the highest standards of creativity, innovation, and strategic impact.