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2026 Grand Jury Announced for ANA's Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards
NEW YORK, NY - May 11 , 2026 - The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced the 2026 Grand Jury for the ANA Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards, the premier program recognizing the year's most impactful multicultural and inclusive marketing campaigns.
Recognized as a leading honor in the industry, the ANA Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards celebrate the work that drives both business growth and cultural relevance. The program spotlights excellence across campaigns that engage diverse audiences, including African American, Asian, Hispanic, and Cross-Cultural segments, as well as LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities and Neurodivergent Communities, the 50+ consumer, In-Language Marketing, and Rising Multicultural Segments.
The 2026 Grand Jury reflects a dynamic cross-section of senior leaders shaping the future of inclusive marketing - executives driving brand growth, cultural connection, creative innovation, and measurable business impact across industries. The Grand Jury plays a pivotal role in evaluating exceptional work across 23 categories, recognizing standout campaigns, and helping define the future of multicultural and inclusive marketing.
"This year's Grand Jury represents the very best of our industry with leaders who are not only shaping culture, but driving real business growth through it. The caliber of this group sets a high bar for what excellence looks like in multicultural and inclusive marketing and ensures that the work recognized reflects the highest standard of impact, creativity, and relevance," shares Elliot Lum, EVP of Community and Growth at the ANA.
The 2026 Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards Grand Jury Members:
- Anastasia Ali, VP Inclusive Marketing and Audience Growth, The Walt Disney Company
- Anibal Casso, Chief Strategic Officer Ogilvy North America and Global Strategy Lead WPP OpenX, Ogilvy
- Carla Ibarra, Director Change Management Communications, NRG Energy
- Chris Crawford, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Elite Media
- Daneyni Sanguinetti, Senior Director of Culture and Inclusive Marketing, Pernod Ricard
- Danielle Spikener, Head of Inclusive Marketing, Kraft Heinz Foods Company
- D.J. Vaughn, Director of Media Strategy and Planning, Walmart
- Edna Kane Williams, EVP and Chief Diversity Officer, AARP
- Gus Fernandez, Vice President Inclusive Growth and Community Impact, U.S. Bank
- Ignacio Puig de la Bellacasa , Vice President Marketing Services, Mastercard
- Julia Huang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Intertrend
- Khara Wagner, Partner and CEO, Anomaly
- Lela Coffey, VP Multicultural Business Acceleration, The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G)
- Lonnie Limón, Executive Vice President Cultural Quotient, Publicis Media
- Marina Filippelli, CEO, Orci
- Marissa Solis, SVP Global Brand and Consumer Marketing, The National Football League (NFL)
- Matt Brutocao, Vice President Global Commercial Marketing, Mattel Inc.
- Megan Amic , Manager of Media, American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
- Nathalie Darres, Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager U.S. Marketing, Reckitt
- Scott Redick, Director , Strategy and Integration, Charles Schwab
- Sherina Smith, Chief Marketing Officer, American Family Insurance
- Spencer Yee, Global Head of Services Partner Marketing, Apple
- Stephanie Eaddy, Senior Director of Cultural Marketing North America, The Coca-Cola Company
- Toni Wallace, Partner and Head of Global Music Brand Strategy and Partnerships, United Talent Agency
- Warren Chase, Vice President Managing Director Copper Giants, Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Yeechin Harvey, Vice President Brand Management, Mass General Brigham
Chris Guilfoyle, Group Executive Vice President at the ANA shares "The Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards reflect where our industry is headed and where it needs to go. As brands look to drive growth in an increasingly fragmented marketplace, the work recognized here sets the benchmark for how to connect with audiences in ways that are both culturally relevant and commercially impactful. We're excited to see this year's submissions continue to raise the bar and inspire the broader marketing community."
T he 2026 ANA Multicultural & Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards will be accepting entries until July 10, 2026 .
The awards celebration honoring the year's top work will take place at a special evening event in L.A. Live in Los Angeles on November 10, 2026, during the 2026 ANA Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Conference . Category winners will be announced, along with the GEM Award honors and the prestigious Best in Show award.
For more information on the entry requirements, categories, and past winners, visit anamulticulturalawards.org
Awards Contact
Denise McDevitt
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About ANA Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards
The ANA Multicultural and Inclusive Marketing Excellence Awards honor marketing that authentically connects across cultures and communities to advance inclusion, representation, and growth. Established in 2001, the awards recognize brands and agencies that embed cultural insight into their storytelling and business strategy - achieving both marketing effectiveness and social impact. Through this program, the ANA celebrates the power of inclusive marketing as a catalyst for industry progress and underscores its commitment to building a more equitable and representative marketing ecosystem.
About the ANA
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) is the definitive voice of the marketing industry. Since 1910, we have set and advanced the agenda for marketing transformation, connecting over 1,600 member companies to an influential global network, insights and resources that drive growth. Our members represent 20,000 brands and $400 billion in annual marketing investment. Through industry-leading research, the CMO Growth Council, and our proprietary Growth Agenda and Practices, the ANA empowers marketers to shape the future of marketing and create lasting impact for their organizations and the industry.
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