Awards Category: Awards jk 2026 people

This award recognizes top-level creative leaders with over 10 years of experience (Group Creative Directors/Executive Creative Directors/Chief Creative Officers or above) who have produced the best work for an individual office (or multiple offices in the same region) during the review period and have not only set the standard for creative excellence but have also raised the bar. The nominee will have demonstrated outstanding creative leadership in building and nurturing creativity across the creative team and the agency. Samples of the nominee’s work will be required as evidence of success.

This award recognises agency teams that push the boundaries of innovation by seamlessly integrating technology and creativity to transform client marketing performance. It honours teams that lead with experimentation and data-driven thinking, leveraging MarTech, data, and emerging technologies to deliver measurable impact and advance industry best practice.

This award is for the new business development person/team that has proven to have built and developed a new account or grown the business and expanded the services of an established client relationship.

This award is open to professionals who have brought out innovative insights with strategies throughout their work, managing creative campaigns to drive and meet business objectives.

This award is for the planning professionals who have made the biggest impact on the client’s business through the development of breakthrough consumer, brand, and communications strategies, as well as innovation and commercial strategy development.

Open to professionals with 5-7 years of professional experience, with some flexibility only for those slightly above or below this range. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements, creativity, and innovation, along with a commitment to expanding their skill sets and delivering impactful results.

Open to professionals with 8-10 years of professional experience, with some flexibility only for those slightly above or below this range. This award recognizes a young business leader who has successfully driven growth within their organization while showcasing strategic vision, strong business acumen, and extensive industry networks.

This award is open to Creative Directors and Associate Creative Directors with 6 to 9 years of relevant experience, with some flexibility only for those slightly above or below this range. This award celebrates creative professionals who have produced outstanding work for an individual office or multiple offices within the same region during the review period. Nominees should exemplify creative excellence, and samples of their work will be required as evidence of success.

This award is open to professionals with 8 to 10 years of experience in account servicing, with some flexibility only for those slightly above or below this range. The award recognizes individuals who excel in client account management and have demonstrated exceptional innovation, skills, and enthusiasm in leveraging advertising to enhance their clients’ businesses. Successful nominees will have fostered strong and productive business relationships. Please note: Individuals currently holding the position of Managing Director or CEO or a senior position are not eligible for this category.

This award recognizes individuals within a C-Suite leadership position who have done the most to advance the commercial growth of the agencies or networks.