ANDYs Live Returns 2026 | See How Creative Greatness Is Decided
ANDYs Live Returns 2026 | See How Creative Greatness Is Decided
It’s awards season, a time when CCOs, ECDs, strategy directors, and innovation leads gather behind closed doors to debate the year’s best work across extensive categories.
The ANDYs do it differently.
Instead of category overload, one integrated, peer‑led jury evaluates every entry through four clear lenses: Idea, Craft, Bravery and RESET (Innovation). That restrained model levels the playing field and sharpens the conversation so bold work is recognized on its merits, not its category count.
Taking it one step further, The ANDYs elevate industry standards and inspire the next generation by inviting everyone into the judging room to learn how top creatives assess risk, craft arguments, and decide what moves the industry forward. Produced by The ADVERTISING Club of New York — an organization with a century of industry education and talent programs — the ANDYs are built to teach as much as they celebrate.
“Bringing the industry into the jury room helps junior creatives learn, helps clients understand what's best for their brands, and helps everyone think bigger,” says Gina Grillo, President & CEO, The AD Club of New York & International ANDY Awards.
Why watch?
- Learn how judges weigh idea vs. execution vs. impact.
- Hear candid feedback you won’t find anywhere else.
- See the standards that often predict success across the season.
- Gain real, practical insight to sharpen your own creative work.
ANDY Awards 2026 Jurors include:
Jeff Benjamin, Global Chief Creative Officer, Tombras
Chris Beresford-Hill, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, BBDO Worldwide
Bruno Bertelli, Global CEO / Chief Creative Officer, Le Pub
Yaa Boateng, Managing Director + Chief Creative Officer, The StoryTellers
Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Client and CCO, Omnicom Advertising
Josefina Casellas, VP ECD and General Manager SS LATAM, R/GA
Vida Cornelious, SVP Creative and Strategy, The New York Times
Bianca Guimaraes, Founding Partner & Executive Creative Director, Mischief
Nancy Crimi-Lamanna, Chief Creative Officer, FCB Canada
Oriel Davis Lyons, Chief Creative Officer, Mother NY
Xolisa Dyeshana, Chief Creative Officer, Joe Public
Federico Fanti, Regional Chief Creative Officer, FP7 McCann
Gerry Graf, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Slap Global
Youri Guerassimov, Chief Creative Officer + CEO, Marcel
Judy John, Global Chief Creative Officer, Edelman
Raj Kamble, Founder + Chief Creative Officer, Famous Innovations
Sophie Kelly, SVP, Global Tequila and Mezcal, Diageo
Emma Robbins, National Chief Creative Officer, M+C Saatchi Melbourne
Rafael Rizuto, Chief Creative Officer, Droga5 NY & Americas
Yasuharu Sasaki, Global Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu
Alexander Schill, Global Chief Creative Officer, Serviceplan Group
Gabriel Schmitt, Global Chief Creative Officer, Grey
Leslie Sims, CMO/Chief Creative Officer
Chaka Sobhani, Global Chief Creative Officer, TBWA
Liz Taylor, Global Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy
Shannon Washington, Managing Partner + Chief Creative Officer, 11OUNCES/Banana Skirt
Xanthe Wells, VP of Global Creative, Pinterest
This is a rare chance to experience how creative greatness is decided — live, unscripted, and essential viewing for creatives, clients, and anyone passionate about the craft.
Tune in to the final jury review on April 15, 2026 — 9:00 AM ET / 14:00 UTC — streaming live on LinkedIn.
About The ANDY Awards
For more than five decades, the ANDY Awards have been a bellwether for creative excellence, honoring the IDEA above categories and celebrating work that moves culture, commerce, and craft. Presented by The ADVERTISING Club of New York, the ANDYs exist to elevate the craft and nurture the next generation of creative talent.