New York Festivals Advertising Awards Shortlist Jury is made up of some of the industry’s most forward-thinking creative leaders with a reputation for excellence and innovation, chosen from top-tier agencies from 5 continents.
“NYF’s esteemed Shortlist Jury, boasts a line-up of industry trailblazers, seasoned leaders, and maverick up-and-comers, all tapped from diverse backgrounds in award-winning agencies. They play a vital role in NYF Advertising’s judging process with their discerning expertise to curate the shortlist that sets the stage for success. Their invaluable contribution lays the groundwork for the Executive Juries and ensures the integrity of our judging process,” stated Scott Rose, president, New York Festivals Advertising Awards competitions.
With over half of this year’s shortlist jury of world-class innovators already confirmed, the 2024 shortlist jury includes a diversity of award-winning creative talent. The panel features chief creative officers, CEOs, CSOs, managing directors, executive creative directors, and marketing professionals.
Jury members from AUNZ are:
Australia
Dylan Taylor, Creative Partner, The Dylan Agency
Kent Boswell, Creative Tech & Innovation Director, The Hallway
Shane Geffen, Executive Creative Director, HERO + McCann Melbourne
Tobe Pickford, Creative General, The Health Army
Tim Woolford, Group Creative Director, Leo Burnett Australia
Piero Ruzzene, Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi Australia
Rosie Stone, Associate Creative Director, Leo Burnett Australia
Tommy Cehak, Group Creative Director, Leo Burnett Australia
New Zealand
Cece Chu,Senior Creative, Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand
View the whole shortlist jury here.
“All of us at New York Festivals Advertising Awards are honoured that these prominent industry leaders and award-winning creatives will share their expertise on this year’s Shortlist Jury,” commented Jennifer Vizina, director, NYF Advertising Awards. “Their meticulous and deliberate consideration of each entry ensures that the most innovative creative work is awarded.”
NYF’s Executive Jury will judge the entries shortlisted by Shortlist Jury in face-to-face meetings this May in New York City.
The New York Festivals Advertising Awards competition receives entries from more than 60 countries and is judged by more than 200 members of NYF’s Executive Jury and specialty Executive Juries, including Cutting Edge, Purpose Jury, Film Craft Jury, and 2024 Shortlist Jury, who collectively cast their votes to select the year’s trophy-winning work.
The official deadline to enter the 2024 New York Festivals Advertising Awards is April 5, 2024, the competition’s final deadline is April 26, 2024. Find more information on categories, rules and regulations here.






