Communication experts across disciplines comprise our panels of esteemed judges. Former Summit Award winners, designers, agency leads, authors, scholars, and industry experts worldwide. Using the Summit Award's blind judging processes to assess entries between others in their category, they use their broad experience and knowledge to identify the best, season after season.

Each year, we receive hundreds of judge nominations from professionals around the world. Only a small percentage are formally invited to join the Board of Judges. Nominees are carefully vetted for their experience in creative leadership, brand development, and campaign execution, with many having been past Summit Award winners. This selective process ensures a panel that reflects the Summit Awards' long-standing commitment to quality, impartiality, and industry relevance.

Nominate a Judge

Eric Hards

Eric Hards Senior Creative DirectorLockheed Martin Space Eric Hards is a senior creative leader, educator, and self-described “neo-generalist” with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of complex problem-solving and visual storytelling. As […]

Kathleen McCulloch Ph.D.

Dr. Kathleen C. McCullochContinuity Judge Dr. Kathleen C. McCulloch is a psychologist and researcher specializing in motivation, persuasion, attitudes, and decision making. Her research focuses on how people process information, pursue goals, and make decisions, […]

Giuseppe De Lauri

Giuseppe De Lauri Filmmaker and Creative Technologist Giuseppe De Lauri is a filmmaker and creative technologist based in Brooklyn, New York. Over the past seven years, he has directed and art directed work for brands […]

Tonia Au

Tonia Au Director, Media and Public Relations AV Communications Tonia Au is a marketing strategist with extensive experience leading integrated brand, media, and digital strategies across Canada and international markets. Her background includes senior roles […]

Helin Tu

Helin Tu Global Product Strategy and Brand Director Moon Studio Helin Tu is a New York City-based global product strategy and brand director with experience translating brand heritage into commercial growth for design-driven consumer brands. […]

Jared Mercer

Jared Mercer Delivery Lead Cossette Jared Mercer is a Delivery Lead with more than 15 years of experience managing complex digital marketing, CRM, and creative programs for some of Canada’s largest brands. His expertise includes […]

Ankit Agrawal

Ankit Agrawal Director of Product Marketing Verizon Ankit Agrawal is a marketing and customer experience leader with more than 10 years of experience helping major organizations improve growth, retention, and customer loyalty. As a Director […]

Jamie Clarke

Jamie Clarke Type Designer and Lettering Artist Jamie Clarke Type Jamie Clarke is an independent type designer and lettering artist based near Bristol, United Kingdom. Since establishing his practice in 2013, he has created bespoke […]

Tanvi Tandon

Tanvi Tandon Senior Creative Strategist Reddit Tanvi Tandon is an award-winning creative strategist from India, now based in New York City. Her career has included roles at BBDO, Ogilvy, and Anomaly New York, where she […]

Ivan Abbadie

Ivan Abbadie Creative Directorpizelato™ Ivan Abbadie is a highly decorated creative director and professional design consultant at pizelato™, specializing in brand development and corporate identity programs. With more than 25 years of experience, he has […]