Festivals and award shows occur worldwide throughout the year, and we’re proud to recognize VML team members selected as jurors. Their expertise and dedication reflect the best of our agency.
Explore the events happening in 2025 and see which of our colleagues are representing VML on the global stage.
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The ADC Awards, organized by The One Club for Creativity, celebrate global excellence in design, advertising, and creative communications. Established in 1920, they honor craft, innovation, and artistry across categories.
Allen Kwong, Executive Creative Director, will serve on the jury for the Book/Magazine/Newspaper Design category.
Justin Ebert, Executive Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Advertising category.
The Clio Awards brings together leading creative talent for an exclusive and collaborative judging experience to select the entries that will win the coveted Grand, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Clio statues.
Sandra Bold, Chief Creative Officer, has been named Jury Chair for the Audio/Audio Craft category at the Clio Awards 2025.
Graham Lang, Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Social Media category.
Nino Goldberg, CCO LATAM, will serve on the jury for the Creative Business Transformation, Commerce, Effectiveness & Strategy category.
The Clio Health Awards recognizes creative marketing, advertising, and communications in the fields of physical, mental, and social well-being. Award winners are determined by an industry-specific jury of creative leaders who determine which entries earn the Grand, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Shortlist distinctions.
Fred Saldhana, Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Film Craft & Print & OOH category.
Mel Routhier, Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Health category.
Each year, D&AD Awards gather the world's best creative work from across the commercial design, advertising, production, and craft disciplines to be judged by more than 330 global creative leaders, practitioners, and innovators.
Debbi Vandeven, Global Chief Creative Officer, has been named Jury President for the Entertainment category at the D&AD Awards 2025.
Christina Miller, EMEA Chief Social Officer, will serve on the jury for the Creator Content category.
Jaime Mandelbaum, Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Sound Design & Use of Music category.
Kaleeta McDade, Global Chief Experience Design Officer, will serve on the jury for the Digital Design category.
Ryan McManus, Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Digital Marketing category.
Dubai Lynx has set the creative bar for the MENA region. The Festival brings together decision-makers from the creative marketing community, global speakers, and young talent together.
Ryan McManus, Chief Creative Officer, has been named Jury President for the Brand Experience & Activation/Creative Commerce category at the Dubai Lynx 2025.
The One Show is the world's most prestigious award show in advertising and design and has a rich legacy of honoring some of the most groundbreaking ideas created by some of the most remarkable minds in creativity.
Walt T. Geer III, Chief Experience Design Officer, will lead The Fusion Pencil jury at The One Show 2025.
Aaron Frye, Executive Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Health & Wellness category.
Jaime Mandelbaum, Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the OOH + Print & Promotional category.
Jason Xenopoulos, Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Creative Use of Data & Creative Use of Technology category.
Luis Madruga, Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Film & Video category.
Rosie Bardales, Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the PR category.
The region's oldest and most prestigious award for creative advertising. The awards serve as the definitive benchmark for not only creative excellence but also for marketing strategy and effectiveness in Asia-Pacific.
Kim Pick, Executive Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Direct & Outdoor category.
Mukund Olety, VML India Chief Creative Officer, will serve on the jury for the Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Commerce category.
Raymond Chin, Chief Creative Officer for Asia, will serve on the jury for the Creative Data, Innovation category.
The WARC Awards recognize and celebrate the most effective marketing campaigns across the globe, showcasing innovative work that drives business results. The awards highlight excellence in creative, strategic, and digital marketing across various categories.
Ali Khalil, Business Growth Officer, will serve on the Middle East & Africa jury.
