Gerety Awards Names Toronto as 2026 Executive Jury Location

The Gerety Awards has named Toronto as a 2026 Executive Jury location, with Josefina Nadurata, co-founder and executive producer at Holiday Films and Holiday United Group and Krystle Mullin, chief creative officer at john st. and T&P appointed as co-jury presidents

Josefina and Krystle will lead the jury in evaluating excellence in storytelling, craft, and production and recognising bold, effective, and culturally relevant creative work.

The Toronto Executive Jury will reflect the country’s strong production and creative ecosystem.

“We are honoured to count with Josefina and Krystle to lead our jury in Toronto,” said the Gerety Awards team. “Their leadership and experience reflect the thoughtful, rigorous perspective that defines Gerety.”

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. These sessions gather some of the most influential creative, brand, media, and production leaders from around the world, each helping to shape the standard by which contemporary advertising is judged.

2026 Jury Presidents

Each Executive Jury session will be led by a jury president chosen for their creative authority and industry impact. The 2026 jury presidents include:

• London — Nadja Lossgott, joint chief creative officer, AMV BBDO
  
• Auckland — Isobel Kerr-Newell, CEO, Artemis Communications and Leisa Wall, co-chief creative officer, McCann New Zealand
  
• Toronto — Josefina Nadurata, co-founder/executive producer, Holiday Films | Holiday United Group (H.U.G) and Krystle Mullin, CCO, john st. and T&P
  
• New York — Shannon Washington, chief creative officer, 11 OUNCES
  
• Paris — Gabrielle Attia, creative director, Marcel
  
• Stockholm — Emma Eriksson, creative lead, Forsman & Bodenfors
  
• Hong Kong —Kitty Lun, director, head of creative shop, META
  
• Dubai — Vidya Manmohan, founder and creative chairwoman, V4GOOD
  
• Madrid — Alejandra Chacón, head of strategy and insights, Havas Media Network
  
• Milan — Cinzia Pallaoro, executive creative director, Leagas Delaney
  
• Mexico City — Cristina Galán, country manager, SAMY
  
• Bangkok — Pare Rinnachit, managing director, Yell Bangkok
  
• Los Angeles — Val Carlson, global chief creative officer, Critical Mass
  
• Berlin — Marielle Wilsdorf, partner and managing director, Scholz & Friends
  
• São Paulo — Andrea Siqueira, partner and CCO, AMPFY
  

These Presidents will guide the Executive Jury discussions in their cities, ensuring rigorous evaluation and bringing regional expertise to a global benchmark for creative excellence. Gerety thanks every participating leader for joining the mission to redefine the standards to which advertising is held.

Entries Now Open

With the announcement of the 2026 Executive Jury locations and presidents, Gerety is officially open for early bird entries. Submissions are welcomed across all categories, including the newly launched Moments Cut, celebrating work that captures the cultural moments shaping our world.

Submit your work here. 

Details on the Grand Jury, Jury Presidents, Categories, and Deadlines are available at GeretyAwards.com

The full Executive Jury from Canada will be announced soon