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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 2026 and find out who wins the recognition on October 5.
Emerging Strategist Nominees
Eligibility: Professionals with one to five years of experience in strategy, currently working at a US-based agency.
Khalied Bashri
Senior Strategist
Zulu Alpha Kilo
Santiago Bueno
Director of Strategy and Innovation
de la Cruz Ogilvy Puerto Rico
Ellen Chandler
Strategy Director
Arnold
Freya Dumasia
Strategy Director
BBDO
Preston Eisenback
Senior Strategist
Doe-Anderson
Uzo Mgbahurike
Strategic Planner
Erich & Kallman
Emma Vik
Strategy Supervisor
broadhead
Marika Vreeken
Associate Strategy Director
Ogilvy
Visionary Strategist Nominees
Eligibility: Professionals with 15+ years of experience in strategy, currently working at a US-based agency.
Jorge Becerra
Head of Strategy
alma
Katy Gajewicz
Chief Strategy Officer
Laughlin Constable
Emily Garvey
Head of Strategy
Zulu Alpha Kilo
Kate Gunning
Head of Strategy
GSD&M
Emilie Hitch
Chief Strategy Officer
broadhead
Jake Kaufman
SVP, Group Strategy Director
Doe-Anderson
Michele Loeper
Lead Strategist, Healthcare
JPL (JPL Integrated Communications, Inc.)
Archana Mahadevan
SVP, Strategy
Arnold
Amy McNatt
EVP, Executive Strategy Director
Doe-Anderson
Neeti Newaskar
Executive Group Strategy Director
Erich & Kallman
Christopher Owens
Head of Brand Strategy
TRG
Head Juror, Retail/Commerce
