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

Hannah Coursey

Strategist

GSD&M

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Annie Dreyer

Senior Strategist

adam&eve DDB

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Julian-Garcia

Julian Garcia

Senior Creative Strategist

Leo Burnett

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Madison Giller

Strategy Director

Arnold

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Alex Blitstein

Alex Mason

Director, Strategy

VML

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Mike-Shirdan

Mike Shirdan

Social Media Strategist

Betty

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Visionary Strategist Nominees

Eligibility: Professionals with 15+ years of experience in strategy, currently working at a US-based agency.

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Stephanie Ehui

Head of Connections

TBWA\Chiat\Day LA

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Laura Frank

EVP, Strategy Director

Leo Chicago

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Tim-Gingrich

Tim Gingrich

Senior Vice President, Creative Strategy

We. Communications

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Marissa-Kelley

Marissa Kelley

EVP, Head of Strategy

Arnold

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Nina Rossello

SVP, Strategy

Allen & Gerritsen

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Kate Rush Sheehy

Chief Strategy Officer

GSD&M

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Zulay Tomasiello

Zulay Tomasiello

Chief Strategy Officer

VML Health North America

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