NYFHealth® Announces 2026 Shortlist Jury, Uniting Industry Leaders from 19 Countries to “See Health Differently”
The New York Festivals Health Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in healthcare, wellness and pharmaceutical communications, has announced its distinguished 2026 Shortlist Jury.
Bringing together creative and healthcare marketing leaders from 19 countries across six continents, the NYFHealth® 2026 Shortlist Jury reflects the global perspective and diverse expertise needed to recognize work that truly sees health differently. From Australia and Brazil to the United States, UAE, Philippines, Canada, Singapore, Spain, and Japan, the international panel represents a broad range of experience across health, wellness and pharmaceutical communications.
The 2026 Shortlist Jury spans a diverse mix of global agency networks, independent agencies, healthcare specialists and brands including: VML, Klick Health, Area23, Medulla Communications, EVERSANA INTOUCH, Grey NY, Neon, 21Grams, Accenture Song, Delta Mullenlowe, Havas Life Milan, The Considered, Digitas Health, Ogilvy Brasil, Biolumina, Ward6, Remedy Edge Uk, Olixer NY, Wildtype Health, Horizon FCB, The Bloc, BBDO Spain, Asterisco Healthcare Communications, Publicis Brasil, The Health Army, Havas Lynx, MRM, Omnicom Health Canada, and Wellmark.
With expertise spanning healthcare, wellness, pharmaceuticals, creativity and strategy, the Shortlist Jury will identify work that demonstrates fresh thinking and meaningful impact. They will also recognize work that puts people and communities at the center of health communications and embodies the spirit of “See Health Differently.”
“We’re incredibly grateful to the industry leaders who have joined this year’s Shortlist Jury and are sharing their time, expertise and perspectives with New York Festivals Health Awards. The caliber of this year’s jury reflects the breadth and depth of the health, wellness and pharmaceutical industries. Their collective experience will help us recognize the work that challenges convention, brings new perspectives to health and truly sees health differently.” —Jennifer Vizina, Executive Director, NYFHealth Awards
The 2026 NYF Health Executive Juries, including Health & Wellness, Pharma, Human Lens Specialty Jury, and Shortlist juries, an exceptional depth of industry experience and global perspective to the judging process, ensuring that every entry is thoughtfully considered and reviewed with respect for the work.
The final deadline to enter the 2026 NYF Health Awards is October 22. For more information on the competition, including rules, categories, and entry details, visit: HERE.
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