Meet 2026 International Jury of Creative Talents
Each year, the ACT Care Awards opens the first round of judging to creative talent worldwide. This initiative aims to highlight outstanding advertising campaigns addressing social and environmental causes, while inspiring the creative community with examples that demonstrate the industry’s power and responsibility to shape a better and fairer world.
This year’s Jury of Creatives brings together 27 professionals from 17 countries, representing agencies, independent studios and purpose-driven organisations across five continents.
From creative directors, art directors and copywriters to agency founders, business leaders and creative strategists, each jury member brought a unique professional and cultural perspective to the evaluation process.
A Truly International Jury
The 2026 jury includes professionals based in Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines, Portugal, South Africa and the United States.
This international diversity is essential to the ACT Care Awards. The campaigns entered into the competition address social and environmental issues affecting communities around the world. Bringing together different experiences, cultures and viewpoints allows the work to be considered from a broad and genuinely global perspective.
Thank You to Our Jury Members
We would like to warmly thank every member of the 2026 Jury of Creatives for sharing their time, expertise and thoughtful perspectives.
Their involvement plays an essential role in identifying and celebrating campaigns that use creativity to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and contribute to positive change.
Discover the 27 members of the ACT Care Awards 2026 Jury of Creatives below.
Alejandro Mendoza González, Creative Director, Publicidad Comercial, MullenLowe – Nicaragua
Dennis Kuoman, Creative Director, Agencia Vena – Peru
Diana Orbe, Founder & CCO, XL Grandes Ideas – Ecuador
Eduardo Basque, VP & Creative Director, Olixir NY – United States
Gabriela Freire, Creative Director Paper Ecuador
Geoffroy Laude, Creative Copywriter, JACQUES Paris – France
Jennifer Lambert, Global Business Director, The Bloc – Italy
Jorge Israel Flores Tarrillo, Redactor Creativo Compartamos, Ideads – Peru
Julijus Rebič, Executive Creative Director, Grabarz & Partner – Germany
Julio Diniz, Creative Art Director, Mercatto Comunicação – Brazil
Júnior Lisboa, Creative Director, Mantra – Portugal
Lauren Dixon-Paver, Senior Social Art Director, Boundless – South Africa
Leonardo Briones Rojas, Senior Art Director, Garnier Agency – Ecuador
Mariana Pérez Palacios Gámez, Senior Copywriter, FCB Newlink – Mexico
Michele Mari, Independent Creative Director – United States
Olalekan Akinyele, Executive Creative Director, JT Agency – Nigeria
Pancho González, Chief Creative Officer, Inbrax – Chile
Pierre Bellefleur, Chief Executive Officer, La Chose – France
Quentin Defosse, Art Director, Havas Life Paris – France
Raymund Sison, Founder, CEO & CCO, Lennon Group – Philippines
Rein van der Ven, Creative Director, HavasLemz – Netherlands
Rohan Agarwal, Founder & Creative Strategist, Illumineye Communications LLP – India
Samuel Monnie, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Purpose Hive – United States
Sergio Moraga, Director Creativo Asociado, GRANIDEA – Ecuador
Sergio Müller, Chief Communication Officer, A-Tono – Italy
Tico Moraes, Founder/Creative Director, Studio Nuts – Portugal
Yana Okoliyska, Founder & Creative Director, SQUARED – Bulgaria
Recognising Creativity that Cares
The Jury of Creatives evaluated the 134 entries submitted to the ACT Care Awards 2026 according to four main criteria:
- The originality of the creative idea
- The quality of its execution
- Its potential social or environmental impact
- The credibility and commitment of the advertiser or organisation behind it
Their evaluations will determine which campaigns move forward to the next stage of the ACT Care Awards.
The ACT Care Awards 2026 shortlist will be revealed on 24 September 2026. Stay tuned!
