Andrea Diquez to lead 2026 NYF judging panel

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NEW YORK, Today: The 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Awards jury lineup has landed, bringing together a heavyweight mix of global creative leaders set to judge the year’s most impactful work.

Leading the panel is Andrea Diquez, Global CEO, GUT, guiding an international group known for shaping culture, shifting markets and raising the bar for creative excellence.

2026 New York Festivals Executive Jury

Executive Jury President: Andrea Diques, Global CEO of GUT

  • 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
  • Cinzia Crociani, Chief Creative Officer, Le Pub Milan, Italy
  • Kristin Faucher, Managing Director, Head of Brand Strategy and Advertising (Card, Auto, Home Lending), Chase, USA
  • Gabriela Fenton, Founder & CEO, Red Consulting, Mexico
  • Tanja Grubner, Global Innovation, Brand & Communications Director, Essity, Germany
  • Allison Pierce, Chief Creative Officer, VML, USA
  • Suzanne Powers, Founder & CEO, All&, USA
  • Nayaab Rais, Executive Creative Director, FP7/McCann, United Arab Emirates
  • Erica Roberts, Chief Creative Officer, BBH, USA
  • Gabrielle Schmitt, Global Chief Creative Officer, GREY, USA
  • Dorte Spengler-Ahrens, Chairwoman, JVM, Germany
  • Kate Stanners, Global Chief Creative Officer, Edelman, UK
  • Kwame Taylor-Hayford, Co-Founder, KIN, USA
“We’re incredibly proud to have Andrea Diquez lead this year’s NYF Advertising Awards Executive Jury.” – Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals

Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals said, “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.”

Judging sessions take place this June at New York City’s Crosby Hotel screening room.

The awards attract entries from more than 60 countries and are judged by over 200 jurors spanning executive, specialty and shortlist panels worldwide.

The deadline to enter is April 23, 2026, with categories, rules and entry info available here.

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