The New York Festivals Advertising Awards has announced its 2026 Shortlist, with entries advancing to the Executive Jury round representing work from more than 45 countries.
The Shortlist Jury, an international panel of industry professionals, evaluated entries from around the world, selecting campaigns that will advance to the Executive Jury sessions. The United States led this year’s competition, followed by Germany, South Korea, Canada, Thailand, and Japan.
Global brands advancing to the trophy round include The Coca-Cola Company, Mastercard, Dove, Red Bull, Porsche, Pepsi, Norwegian Cruise Line, KitKat, Absolut Vodka (Pernod Ricard), Progressive Insurance, Amazon, Verizon, McDonald’s, Kia Canada, Peugeot, Greenpeace, Hornbach, Levi’s, Penny, Lufthansa, Cathay, Lexus, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Twix, Toyota New Zealand, LUX, Samsung Galaxy, Airbnb, Netflix, DAANGN, PETA, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (Unilever U.S.), KFC Thailand, HEINZ, TIME, FanDuel, Mike’s Amazing, Hyundai Motor America, Corona, Popeyes, Genesis Motor America, Mattel, Walmart, Fox Sports, White Claw, Wendy’s, and Ziploc (SC Johnson).
The 2026 competition introduced three new category groups. Creative Marketing Strategy & Effectiveness saw 21 entries advance, representing work from North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Baked in New York, recognizing creative work led by New York-based agencies and production companies, saw 18 entries advance. The Sports category, recognizing creative work across sports marketing and storytelling, advanced 16 entries from North America, Europe, and Asia.
The Executive Jury sessions will be led by 2026 Jury President Andrea Diquez, Global CEO at GUT. The New York Festivals Advertising Awards will announce the 2026 winners on Monday, June 15.
View the NYF Advertising Awards 2026 Shortlist.
