New York Festivals Health Awards has announced the 2023 shortlist. “NYF Health is proud to shortlist this year’s impressive creative work in healthcare, wellness, and pharmaceutical emanating from some of the world’s most prominent agencies,” stated Scott Rose, president, New York Festivals Advertising Competitions. “The calibre of this year’s work was exceptionally forward-thinking and impactful. Leading edge entries from around the globe demonstrated innovation and truly impressed the NYF Health Awards Grand Jury.”

This year’s shortlist was determined by the NYF Health Awards Grand Jury from healthcare, wellness and pharma entries submitted from 29 countries around the globe.

2023’s Grand Jury panel selected 264 entries to advance to the trophy round. All shortlisted entries progress to live judging rounds to determine award rank determined by the 2023 NYF Health Awards Executive Jury. NYF Health Awards Executive Jury is led by 2023 Executive Jury President, Adam Hessel, chief creative officer for Ogilvy Health.

US agencies led the shortlist this year with 164 entries advancing to the next round. 25 entries from UK agencies move on to the next round, as well as 15 from Germany and 14 from Canada.

Spain is advancing with 7 entries, Hong Kong with 6, Brazil with 5, Australia and Colombia with 3.

Australia’s finalists all come from one campaign, Beware of What You Share by McCann Health Australia.

Agencies from India, The Netherlands, and Poland have 2 entries each move to the next round. Argentina, Denmark, Honduras, Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, and Thailand each have a single-entry advance.

The NYF Health Awards will also celebrate standout work with the new New York City Award, honouring advertising that captures the cutting-edge vibe of New York City.

Find more information on the 2023 NYF Health competition here.

View the NYF Health Awards 2023 shortlist here.