In addition to honoring impactful strategic work, the Jay Chiat Awards also celebrate exceptional strategists driving innovation, differentiation and brand impact. Meet our nominees for 2025 and find out who wins the recognition on October 6.
Emerging Strategist Nominees
Eligibility: Professionals with one to five years of experience in strategy, currently working at a US-based agency.
Hannah Coursey
Strategist
GSD&M
Annie Dreyer
Senior Strategist
adam&eve DDB
Julian Garcia
Senior Creative Strategist
Leo Burnett
Madison Giller
Strategy Director
Arnold
Alex Mason
Director, Strategy
VML
Mike Shirdan
Social Media Strategist
Betty
Visionary Strategist Nominees
Eligibility: Professionals with 15+ years of experience in strategy, currently working at a US-based agency.
Stephanie Ehui
Head of Connections
TBWA\Chiat\Day LA
Laura Frank
EVP, Strategy Director
Leo Chicago
Tim Gingrich
Senior Vice President, Creative Strategy
We. Communications
Marissa Kelley
EVP, Head of Strategy
Arnold
Nina Rossello
SVP, Strategy
Allen & Gerritsen
Kate Rush Sheehy
Chief Strategy Officer
GSD&M
Zulay Tomasiello
Chief Strategy Officer
VML Health North America
