Gerety Awards 2026: Jury Sessions in 15 Cities Worldwide
The 2026 Gerety Awards are kicking off their global jury sessions. More than 260 jury members from more than 50 countries will evaluate the submitted entries.
Gerety Awards 2026: Jury Meets on Five Continents
The 2026 Gerety Awards are entering their decisive phase: With the start of jury sessions in 15 cities worldwide, the global creative industry is looking forward to the announcement of the shortlist and the reunion at the exclusive Gerety VIP Diamond BBQ in Cannes. More than 260 jury members from over 50 countries are participating in the judging this year—including renowned creative leaders from advertising, marketing, production, design, and media.
The Executive Jury Sessions will take place at 15 international locations: London, Auckland, Toronto, New York, Paris, Stockholm, Hong Kong, Dubai, Madrid, Milan, Mexico City, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Berlin, and São Paulo. These sessions will produce the shortlist, after which the Grand Jury will convene online to select the final winners.
Jury Insights Panels and Shortlist Reel
Following the conclusion of the sessions, Gerety’s Global Jury Insights Panels bring together jury members and leading trade media representatives to discuss the submitted campaigns, creative trends, and outstanding work that define this year’s shortlist. In conjunction with this, Gerety is once again releasing its “Shortlist Reel”—a curated compilation of the highest-rated shortlisted entries from the Executive Jury Sessions. The reel will be distributed to agencies, production companies, brands, and industry leaders worldwide during Shortlist Week.
VIP Diamond BBQ in Cannes with Tantor Films
A special highlight of the 2026 Gerety Awards remains the Gerety VIP Diamond BBQ in Cannes, which takes place in collaboration with Tantor Films and is one of the most anticipated gatherings of the festival week. The guest list is exclusively limited to invited entrants, jury members, former jury members, partners, and friends of Gerety. This year’s event is also supported by partners Mastercard, SheSays, and Insider Latam.
The shortlist for the 2026 Gerety Awards will be announced on Tuesday, June 16.
For more information on the 2026 Gerety Awards, visit https://www.geretyawards.com.
