New York Festivals 2025 AME Awards Grand Jury announced

NEW YORK, Today: The New York Festivals® AME Awards®, celebrating 31 years of spotlighting marketing and advertising excellence, has just announced the 2025 AME Awards Grand Jury.

This elite group of strategic thinkers will scrutinise the most ground-breaking and impactful campaigns of the year.

Comprising visionary strategists from over 30 countries, the AME Grand Jury showcases a rich diversity and worldwide perspective. This year’s lineup features top-tier industry leaders like Chief Strategy Officers, Creative Chairmen, and CEOs, all known for their pioneering methods and successful outcomes.

Drawn from five global regions—Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and North America—these esteemed jurors are tasked with a meticulous online review process.

Their deep commitment to identifying standout campaigns ensures that only the most creative and results-oriented work makes it to the 2025 AME Shortlist.

“We’re beyond excited to welcome this powerhouse jury to the 2025 AME Awards, recognised globally, they bring a wealth of industry experience to the jury panel, having consistently delivered creative and effective solutions throughout their careers.” – Gayle Seminara Mandel

Here are some of the Asia Pacific members shaping this year’s jury:

• Martin Bassot, Group Planning Director / Deputy Head of Planning, Colenso BBDO, New Zealand
• Sandipan Bhattacharyya, Chief Creative Officer, South Asia & Managing Director, India, GREY Worldwide, India
• Justin Choi, EVP, SOUNDWAVE, South Korea
• Chloe Fair, Client Services Director, Asia, Virtue, Singapore
• Lance Francisco, Senior Design Manager, Brand Experience, PepsiCo, China
• Jeffry Gamble, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative, Hong Kong, China
• Shaziya Khan, Insight Chaser & Brand Communication Strategist, Independent, India
• Sue Kipling, Executive Strategy Director, YoungShand, New Zealand
• Lulu Lu, Chief Creative Officer, VML, Taiwan
• Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer, Medulla Communications, India
• Andreas Moellmann, Independent Brand & Marketing Consultant, Future Inc., Thailand
• Bethany Omeri, Head of Strategy, Special, New Zealand
• Hyunwoo Park, CEO, INNORED, South Korea
• Dr. Candice O’Sullivan, Managing Director & Head of Strategy & Planning, Wellmark, Australia
• Amy Pollok, Group Strategy Director, FCB Aotearoa, New Zealand
• Belynda Sim, Head of Strategy, Asia, GUT, Singapore
• Arun Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Pramerica Life Insurance, India
• Shingo Suzuki, Brand Marketing Director, Moomoo Securities, Japan
• John Thangaraj, Chief Strategy Officer, Havas Creative Network, India
• Huiwen Tow, Head of Strategy, APAC, Virtue, Singapore
• Dissara Udomdej, Chief Creative Officer & Founder, Yell Advertising, Thailand

The full global jury list for the 2025 AME Awards can be seen here.

Gayle Seminara Mandel, VP, Executive Director of AME Awards said: “We’re beyond excited to welcome this powerhouse jury to the 2025 AME Awards, recognised globally, they bring a wealth of industry experience to the jury panel, having consistently delivered creative and effective solutions throughout their careers.

“Their diverse strategic expertise, combined with a commitment to excellence, guarantees that the most innovative, result-driven campaigns will earn the recognition they deserve.”

The insights from the 2025 AME Grand Jury will be compiled in the annual AME Report, showcasing the best agencies and brands from over 35 countries. Check out the 2024 AME Report for last year’s highlights here.

For those interested in competing, the final deadline for the 2025 AME Awards is June 15, 2025. You can find competition details, rules, and categories on the AME Awards website.

• Click here to enter: ameawards.com