New York, N.Y. — The New York Festivals Health Awards has unveiled the shortlist jury for its 2025 competition, aimed at highlighting exemplary innovation and creativity in healthcare, wellness, and pharmaceutical marketing. This year’s jury is a diverse group of esteemed professionals from around the globe, showcasing expert insight into outstanding campaigns and initiatives over the past year.
Comprising top talent from 20 countries, the jury panel represents a mix of prestigious agency networks, independent firms, and dynamic brands. Notable participants include leading organizations such as McCann Worldgroup, VML, Publicis Groupe, and Havas Lynx Group. The varied backgrounds and experiences of the jurors will contribute to a comprehensive review of the remarkable work submitted for consideration.
This year, the panel will also feature three jurors from the Philippines, underscoring the nation’s rising influence in the fields of healthcare and marketing. The jurors are Dante Abelarde, Executive Creative Director at McCann; Sara Badr, an Independent Creative Director; and Anna Chua-Norbert, Group Chief Culture Officer and Managing Director at Bent&Buzz/DDB Group Philippines.
The Shortlist Jury’s emphasis on both diversity and creativity is key to ensuring that awarded campaigns reflect the most impactful and inclusive work being done in today’s health and wellness sectors. Members showcase an impressive mix of male and female leaders, each bringing unique expertise to evaluate the entries rigorously.
“I’m delighted to welcome this group of award-winning professionals to the 2025 Shortlist Jury,” said Jennifer Vizina, Executive Director of the NYF Health Awards. “Their global perspectives and dedication to driving creativity in health communications will ensure that groundbreaking work receives the recognition it deserves.”
Once the jury has reviewed and selected the shortlisted entries, those that advance will be assessed by the NYF Health Executive Jury in mid-November 2025 in New York City. The Executive Jury sessions for Health & Wellness and Pharma will be chaired by prominent figures in the industry: Allison Ceraso, Chief Creative Officer at Digitas Health, and Kathleen Nanda, Chief Creative Officer at FCB Health New York.
A new video series titled “In the Chair” will feature interviews with the Executive Jury Chairs, allowing industry stakeholders to gain insights and hear their thoughts on pressing matters in healthcare marketing. Hosted by Aleisia Gibson Wright, President of GW Health Public Relations, the series is now available on the NYF Health homepage.
Participants are encouraged to explore the most inspiring healthcare and pharmaceutical campaigns from 2024 and can view the winners through the NYF Health Winners Video or the Winners’ Showcase. For those looking to enter the 2025 competition, submissions are open until October 24, 2025. Additional details regarding entry rules and category information are accessible online.
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