Portugal
Liliana Farinha
COO, WYcreative
In the realm of digital marketing, Liliana Farinha stands as the Chief Operating Officer at WYcreative, backed by a decade of experience.
As the Chief Operating Officer, Farinha's responsibilities encompass overseeing social media and web advertising initiatives, as well as managing complex website projects from specifications to implementation, among other communication assignments. Her portfolio features clients including NOVO BANCO, REN, Minipreço, Pestana Group, FOX International Channels, The Navigator Company, Casa da Música, Honda, MSD, Zippy, NOWO, BFA, LACS, L'Oréal, Sogrape Vinhos, Bayer, and more.
Her role is characterized by an unparalleled commitment to the digital sphere, a deep-seated passion for project management, and a unique talent for orchestrating teams. This combination of dedication and her innate ability to guide projects and lead teams stands as a powerful force behind the organization's achievements. Her determination is a driving ethos that fuels her quest for excellence.
United States
Natasha Mozz
Creative Director, Natasha Mozz
Natasha Mozz is an experienced graphic designer, creative director, with 20+ years of professional experience in branding and marketing. Among her clients are brands and agencies such as Droga5, BBDO, Adidas, PayPal, Under Armour, Lincoln Center, Facebook, Bayer, NYU Langone, Grayling, Nissan, Sequoia Capital, Buck, Royal Canin, Nissan, Ideas On Purpose, SpotCo, Method Studios, Sidewalk Labs, Vichy, Salt, Oscar Health, and Opendoor. Also, for a few years, she was teaching Typography and Concept Development at the British Higher School of Art & Design and she has a well-developed skillset for evaluating good design.
Australia
Alexandre Collares
Creative Art Director, Ogilvy Australia
Alexandre de Mello Collares is a prominent creative art director of Ogilvy Australia.
Collares possesses more than a decade of experience in the advertising industry, having worked in both large and mid-sized agencies in the Australian and Brazilian markets, including DDB, McCann, Geometry Global, and Fox Sports, among others. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed clients such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Fox Sports, SC Johnson, Westpac, and numerous others, allowing him to accumulate knowledge and exchange insights with a diverse and talented group of professionals.
He remains consistently focused and self-motivated, excelling both individually and in teamwork. With a profound passion for creative ideas and meticulous execution, he anticipates that his finest project is yet to come.
Germany
Humberto Gregorio
CEO, Linkup GmbH
In his capacity as the visionary Founder and CEO of a prominent design agency specializing in UI/UX design, packaging, corporate design, and branding, Humberto Gregorio possesses an expansive and profound comprehension of a diverse array of design disciplines. Notably, his role as a distinguished lecturer in User Interface Design at the IU – International University of Applied Sciences underscores his unwavering dedication to education. Gregorio's aptitude for providing incisive critiques and constructive feedback, an indispensable skill for a judge, is vividly demonstrated through his teaching endeavors. Distinguished as an "awarded designer," Gregorio's accolades suggest a commendable recognition of his outstanding contributions to the creative industry. This recognition attests to his nuanced understanding of the elements that culminate in excellence within the dynamic realm of design. Furthermore, his active participation in World Clean Day since November 2020, utilizing his design prowess for environmental causes, underscores his profound appreciation for the transformative role that design can play in addressing pressing societal issues.
“ We were thrilled to be recognized for our work. This project was a fully digital rebrand for the restaurant chain of 300. The client was wonderful in trusting our creative decisions on this project and winning this award really helped validate the trust the client had in us. ”
~ David Feldman, Creative Director at 3 Owl, Inc, United States
“ This award is an undeniable confirmation for our team that the knowledge we applied and the time we devoted to creating this project was not in vain, and it will be able to help many women around the world in such an important aspect of their lives as childbirth. ”
~ Vitaly Shytnev, Creative/Art Director/ 3D Animator of Pregmate
“ It’s a great honor to be recognized for the work we do. Everything we do is to promote conservation efforts and to be honored helps us in those efforts. ”
~ Emaneul Kapp, Director at Moz Parks Initiative | Ambassadors of Conservation, United States
“ It is a great honor and a really important step for us, especially as it is a big international award. An award like this gives us an opening to new clients, and it gives our clients more confidence in our abilities during the creative process and that enables us to deliver even better work -so it’s a win for us as well as our clients. ”
~ Esben Fisker, Designer & Managing Director & Co-Founder at Benny Box, Denmark
“ We are so very excited and proud to be recognized by such a prestigious organization! We take pride in every project we touch so it’s always nice when your peers take note of your efforts and shine a positive light in your direction. ”
~ Renard Ragsdale, Chief Delivery Officer of Ragsdale Design Group, United States
“ Winning awards is big for us, and especially great for team spirit and engagement in our agencies. But what's almost as important, it opens doors for us, gives us the chance to do more creative work. When we win awards, we can see a direct link - more invites to pitches, more asks to work on bigger projects. ”
~ Kasper Sierslev, CCO at ZITE
“ It was an honor for a company so young to have such an important global projection, reinforcing the already spread-out concept that Portuguese tech talent is among the best in the world. For us, it serves as proof that all the hard effort we put into the smallest details adds up to a result that we can be proud of, and one that others recognize and cheer us for it. ”
~ Marco Oliveira, CEO of MOXY, Portugal
“ To have a recognition of the effort that is put into our work has delighted our team, especially because we don’t work in sectors that would usually win awards. ”
~ Trisha Palmer, Technical Director at IKM Visual Solutions, United Kingdom
“ We were thrilled to be recognized for our work. This project was a fully digital rebrand for the restaurant chain of 300. The client was wonderful in trusting our creative decisions on this project and winning this award really helped validate the trust the client had in us. ”
~ David Feldman, Creative Director at 3 Owl, Inc, United States
“ This award is an undeniable confirmation for our team that the knowledge we applied and the time we devoted to creating this project was not in vain, and it will be able to help many women around the world in such an important aspect of their lives as childbirth. ”
~ Vitaly Shytnev, Creative/Art Director/ 3D Animator of Pregmate
“ It’s a great honor to be recognized for the work we do. Everything we do is to promote conservation efforts and to be honored helps us in those efforts. ”
~ Emaneul Kapp, Director at Moz Parks Initiative | Ambassadors of Conservation, United States
“ It is a great honor and a really important step for us, especially as it is a big international award. An award like this gives us an opening to new clients, and it gives our clients more confidence in our abilities during the creative process and that enables us to deliver even better work -so it’s a win for us as well as our clients. ”
~ Esben Fisker, Designer & Managing Director & Co-Founder at Benny Box, Denmark
“ We are so very excited and proud to be recognized by such a prestigious organization! We take pride in every project we touch so it’s always nice when your peers take note of your efforts and shine a positive light in your direction. ”
~ Renard Ragsdale, Chief Delivery Officer of Ragsdale Design Group, United States
“ Winning awards is big for us, and especially great for team spirit and engagement in our agencies. But what's almost as important, it opens doors for us, gives us the chance to do more creative work. When we win awards, we can see a direct link - more invites to pitches, more asks to work on bigger projects. ”
~ Kasper Sierslev, CCO at ZITE
“ It was an honor for a company so young to have such an important global projection, reinforcing the already spread-out concept that Portuguese tech talent is among the best in the world. For us, it serves as proof that all the hard effort we put into the smallest details adds up to a result that we can be proud of, and one that others recognize and cheer us for it. ”
~ Marco Oliveira, CEO of MOXY, Portugal
“ To have a recognition of the effort that is put into our work has delighted our team, especially because we don’t work in sectors that would usually win awards. ”
~ Trisha Palmer, Technical Director at IKM Visual Solutions, United Kingdom
