Steve Babaeko, CEO/Chief Creative Officer, X3M Ideas with 24 other creatives eggheads have been announced as Jury Presidents for the ANDY Awards 2025. The stellar lineup of Jury which will bring together 25 of the world’s leading creatives as one integrated jury to review entries across all criteria.
The ANDY Jury is renowned for its high-caliber judges, selected based on their creative reputation. This distinguished group consistently reflects the leadership that continues to evolve our industry. With just one world-renowned, integrated group of creative leaders, ANDY award maintains a consistent and unified standard of excellence.
The jury which will be chaired by Anselmo Ramos, Co-Founder and Creative Chairman of GUT comprises a constellation of subject matter experts, industry leaders, social activists, creatives, advocates and pioneers including Chris Beresford-Hill, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, BBDO Worldwide; Thasorn Boonyante, Chief Creative Officer, BBDO Bangkok; Richard Brim, Chief Creative Officer, adam&eveDDB ; Javier Campopiano, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, McCann Worldgroup; Alice Chou, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu; Vida Cornelious, SVP Creative & Strategy, The New York Times Icaro Doria, President & Chief Creative Officer, DM9; Tara Ford, Chief Creative Officer, Accenture Song; Bianca Guimaraes, Executive Creative Director & Founding Partner, Mischief @ No Fixed Address.
Others are Shu Hung, Global Chief Creative Officer, AKQA; Rei Inamoto, Founding Partner, I&CO
Raj Kamble, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Famous Innovations; Menno Kluin, Global Chief Creative Officer, Iris; Pum Lefebure, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Design Army®; Lulu Lu, Chief Creative Officer, VML Taiwan; Fernando Machado, Operating Partner, Garnett Station Partners Ronald Ng, Global Chief Creative Officer, MRM; Ana Noriega , Chief Creative Officer, FCB México; and Ali Rez, Chief Creative Officer,MENAP, IMPACT BBDO.
There is also Jamie Robinson, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, JOAN Creative; Chaka Sobhani, President and Global Chief Creative Officer, DDB; Liz Taylor, Global Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy; and Kyoko Yonezawa, Head of Innovation, TBWA HAKUHODO.
With a single panel of Jury Presidents, work will benefit from deep, insightful discussions that elevate the judging process.
For over 60 years, ANDY award has stood as one of the most sought-after awards for creative excellence in advertising. This prestigious award is renowned as a predictor of the industry’s best, honoring the craft, innovation, and bravery that propel our industry forward.
The ANDYs are an idea-based show, accepting work across all mediums. Entries are judged through the lenses of Craft, Reset/Innovation, and Bravery, ensuring a level playing field for all. The absence of strict categories does not diminish the chances of winning; rather, it provides an equal opportunity for all entries to shine.
In a commitment to greater transparency and education, The ANDYs have reimagined the awards process to better serve the global community. They invite everyone into the judging room, allowing entrants to receive real-time feedback from top creative leaders in one integrated setting. This unique approach ensures that the judging process remains open, fair, and insightful.