The New York Festivals has confirmed 21 members of its Executive Jury for the World’s Best Advertising awards.

“The 2018 Executive Jury represents some of the world’s most influential creative leaders working in advertising today,” said Michael Demetriades, President and Executive Director, New York Festivals. “The global reputation and calibre of this jury, coupled with their experience in recognizing innovative creative work, truly sets the bar for this year’s competition.”

The 2018 Executive Jury to date:

View their profiles here. Additional Executive Jury members will be announced in the coming weeks.

NYF’s Executive Jury members will meet in New York City from Friday, April 20 to Monday, April 23 to view the shortlisted entries selected by the 300+ members of the Grand Jury.

All shortlisted entries, in all competitions, except Public & Media Relations, Marketing Effectiveness, Film Craft and Package Design, will be reviewed by the Executive Jury in four rounds of judging, to determine the winners of the World’s Best Advertising Awards – First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, Grand Award winners, and Best in Show.

The 2018 competition entry deadline is January 31. Everything you need to know to enter is here and here.