Gerety Awards Unveils 2026 Global Executive Jury Across 50 Countries

The Gerety Awards full global executive jury for its 2026 edition has been announced (Image source @The All Industry Club The All Industry Club)

The jury brings together an international collective of creative leaders who will define this year’s shortlist.

This follows the announcement of jury presidents and global judging locations.

From creatives and strategists to producers, filmmakers, brand leaders and social specialists, the jury represents the full breadth of the communications industry — reflecting the diverse perspectives that the Gerety Awards was founded to champion.

Executive judging sessions will take place in London, Auckland, Toronto, New York, Paris, Stockholm, Hong Kong, Dubai, Madrid, Milan, Mexico City, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Berlin and São Paulo.

Each session brings together influential regional voices who understand how work resonates locally, while collectively contributing to a global creative standard.

More than 260 judges from 50 countries will join the 2026 Gerety Awards.

MEA executive jury

Aya Ahmad Maher, head of research & innovation, Whizz Film, Saudi ArabiaDamayanti Purkayastha, head of strategy, Mullenlowe MENA, UAEGiorgia Fattoracci, creative director & creative strategist, Edelman, UAEMarisa Lawson, head of growth, Publicis Groupe MENA, UAEMegan Fowkes, global prompt engineering champion, Serviceplan Middle East, UAEMirna Eskarous, regional director - The Studio MENA Creative Director, Burson, UAENelly Saad, regional managing director, MEA, .Monks, UAEOyinade Osobajo, head - commercial banking, Optimus Bank Limited, NigeriaTheodora Gabrah, senior manager, corporate communication, Emirates Global Aluminium, UAEToni Hughes, executive creative director, Ogilvy One, South Africa

Dubai executive jury

Vidya Manmohan, founder and CCO, V4GOODOyinade Osobajo, head - commercial banking, Optimus Bank LimitedAya Ahmad Maher, head of research & innovation, Whizz FilmToni Hughes, executive creative director, Ogilvy OneDamayanti Purkayastha, head of strategy, Mullenlowe MENAMarisa Lawson, head of growth, Publicis Groupe MENAMirna Eskarous, regional director - The Studio MENA Creative Director, BursonNelly Saad, regional managing director MEA, .MonksTheodora Gabrah, senior manager, corporate communication, Emirates Global AluminiumGiorgia Fattoracci, creative director & creative strategist, EdelmanMegan Fowkes, global prompt engineering champion, Serviceplan Middle East

Vidya Manmohan, Founder & CCO, V4GOOD, jury president for the Dubai executive jury of the Gerety Awards says serving as president is incredibly meaningful to her, both professionally and personally.

“The super-talented women joining this jury are not only exceptional creative leaders - they are bold thinkers, changemakers, and voices actively shaping the future of our industry.

“What excites me most is the richness of perspective in this room: different backgrounds, different experiences, but a shared belief in the power of creativity to make a positive impact.

“To lead this session in Dubai, a city that thrives on ambition and possibility, feels truly special. I’m looking forward to the conversations, the debates, and ultimately championing work that challenges norms and raises the bar for what creative excellence can be.”

Beyond Judging

Alongside the judging sessions, Gerety will host a series of industry events and talks in several of the host cities like London, Bangkok, New York, Berlin, Melbourne and Paris — creating space for conversation, connection and shared thinking around the ideas shaping creativity today.

More information: here.

The Early Bird deadline is 13 March.

Gerety welcomes submissions across all categories, including the newly introduced Moments Cut — celebrating work that captures the cultural moments shaping our world right now.

Eligible entries must have been broadcast, published or released in a commercial environment with client approval between 1 January 2025 and the final entry deadline.

Work is judged on two core principles: the originality of the creative idea and the quality of its execution.

Submit your at GeretyAwards.com.