Clio Awards 2026: Creative minds gather in Dubai!
The Clio Awards 2026 will set up its jury in Dubai to judge creative works. Over 100 leading experts take part.

Clio Awards 2026: Creative minds gather in Dubai!
The creative scene is in turmoil! The Clio Awards have announced the jurors for the 2026 edition. In an exciting announcement, it was revealed that the judging panel will gather in Dubai to bring together over 100 industry leaders from the top agencies and brands worldwide. The mission is clear: to evaluate innovative and creative works that shape the future of creativity. So reported Adobo Magazine.
The jury consists of leading creatives and marketers who are well versed in the challenges of a constantly evolving market. At the top of the evaluation are the jury chairpersons who lead the expert discussion. Among them are greats like Nancy Crimi-Lamanna from FCB Canada, who is in charge of the Audio & Audio Craft sector, or Perry Fair, who is responsible for the brand category and works as Global Head of Creative at Mattel, Inc. This is a real dream team!
Competent jury chairmen
The categories and their respective chairmen are as follows:
- Audio & Audio Craft: Nancy Crimi-Lamanna, CCO, FCB Canada
- Brand: Perry Fair, Global Head of Creative, Mattel, Inc.
- Branded Entertainment & Content: Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Creative Officer, McCann World Group
- Creative Business Transformation, Effectiveness & Strategy: Ariana Stolarz, Global CSO, Accenture Song
- Design: Sally Anderson, CCO, MetaDesign China
- Creative Commerce & Direct: Alexander Schill, Global CCO, Serviceplan Group
- Digital/Mobile & Experience/Activation: Debbi Vandeven, Global CCO, VML
- Film: Rodrigo Jatene, CCO, LATAM, Wieden+Kennedy
- Film Craft, Animation & VFX: Yannis Konstantinidis, Co-founder & Creative Director, NOMINT
- Film Craft, Copywriting: Carlos Camacho, CCO, Gut Asia
- Film Craft, Direction & Cinematography: Emma Lundy, Executive Producer and Partner, Giant Films
- Film Craft, Editing: Rich Orrick, Founding Partner/Film Editor, Work Editorial
- Film Craft, Movie & Sound Design: Claudia Incio, Founder & Music Director, Agosto Music
- Film Craft, Production Design: Lora Schulson, Global Chief Production Officer, 72andSunny
- Media: Asmirh Davis, Founding Partner & President, Majority
- Print & Out of Home: Liz Taylor, Global CCO, Ogilvy
- Public Relations: Josy Paul, Chairperson & CCO, BBDO India Private Limited
- Social Media: Amy Ferguson, Partner & CCO, Terri & Sandy
An exciting competition is about to begin
It's going to be exciting because the full jury is expected to be announced soon. This group of innovative minds will play an important role in evaluating creative content and breathing new life into the industry. LinkedIn emphasizes that the jury chairs are not only experienced, but also have a deep insight into current trends - ideal for viewing and awarding prizes to the best work.
The Clio Awards 2026 promise an exciting platform for creative talent worldwide. Stay tuned to learn more about these prestigious awards!”