Jennifer Vizina has been appointed as executive director of the 2024 NYF Health Awards. The strategic market leader will work closely with Scott Rose, president of NYF Advertising Awards Competitions in her role.
“Jennifer brings top-tier talent to the NYF Health Awards. Her multitude of skills and deep knowledge of the advertising industry make her the obvious and impressive choice to lead this ever-evolving competition, saluting innovation and creativity within Healthcare advertising, Rose commented,
“I am honoured to join the distinguished team at New York Festivals. With a legacy, dating back to 1957, it’s a testament to our dedication to recognizing outstanding achievements. NYF Health Awards is charting a new course to honour the most ground-breaking work in healthcare and celebrate the innovations in Healthcare and Pharma creative. I am excited to lead and guide the competition towards reaching new milestones of excellence,” Vizina stated.
As the Executive Director of the 2024 NYF Health Awards, Vizina will steer the course for the competition’s growth and development within the Healthcare & Wellness/Pharma sector. Her leadership will be closely aligned with Scott Rose, ensuring a collaborative approach to fostering innovation and excellence in celebrating health advertising.
“New York Festivals is thrilled to welcome Jennifer to our teams. We believe her remarkable contribution to NYF’s Health Awards will set a new standard of excellence. Jennifer’s multi-talents stemming from her years working within advertising agencies and committed dedication make her the perfect liaison for creatives working within the healthcare space. With her leadership, we look forward to pushing the boundaries in honoring ground-breaking Healthcare and Pharma advertising,” said Ellen Smyth, chief executive officer, New York Festivals.
Vizina brings an impressive 20-year track record of accomplishments in the advertising industry to the NYF team, with diverse talents across various roles. Her expertise spans new business development, account management, strategic planning, product management, branding, and public relations. She has played a key role in driving the growth and market presence of numerous agencies and brands, working at top agencies in contract positions, contributing her skills in various capacities. these include roles such as new business development manager and account director, for SS+K, Merkley+Partners, and Wasserman. She has also lead account management positions at SVP, Grey Group, SS+K and FCBNY and worked with brands such as Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, EPA – EnergyStar, Bayer AG, Delta Air Lines, Song Airlines, Boots Health+Beauty, Wells Fargo, and AutoMart.com.
All entries submitted to the 2024 NYF Health Awards will undergo evaluation by judging panels chosen from global industry thought leaders and award-winning creative professionals specialising in healthcare advertising. Winning entries will be featured prominently in the winner’s showcase on the NYF Health Awards website.
Find more information on the 2024 NYF Health competition here. NYF Health will open for entries Thursday, October 26.
Grand and Executive Jury selection for the 2023 NYF Health Awards will begin soon.
View the 2023 NYF Health Awards winning work here.






