New Judges Application
The selection process for the 26th IAI International Advertising Awards jury is now underway. Each year, 30% of the judges are rotated to ensure both the stability of judging standards and the inclusion of fresh, up-to-date perspectives. If you are an industry veteran or leader and meet the following criteria, we welcome you to join the IAI jury!
Jury Application Criteria:
The IAI International Advertising Awards invites professionals from advertising, communications, and brand marketing, including experts from the brand, advertising, media, and academic sectors.
For vertical awards such as the IAI Travel Awards, IAI Automotive Marketing Awards, IAI Mother & Baby Marketing Awards, IAI E-Commerce Awards, IAI Sports Marketing Awards, IAI Health Marketing Awards, IAI Financial Marketing Awards, and IAI Wine Awards, professionals from these specific industries are invited to participate.
Applicants must have participated in at least one previous IAI International Advertising Awards and won (except for college teacher judges). Their company must also be participating in this year’s awards.
The applicant’s company should be a nationally renowned brand, a leading advertising/marketing firm, a mainstream media outlet, or a prestigious academic institution.
Applicants should hold a senior professional title (e.g., founder, CXO, VP, or other executive roles) or be a senior manager at a mainstream media outlet, with significant achievements and influence in their industry.
A recommendation from a well-known industry figure or an existing IAI judge is preferred, along with a commitment to public welfare.
Approval by the IAI Executive Committee and Chairman’s Board is required.
Final approval by the IAI Jury Committee.
Jury Responsibilities:
Personally review entries for the 26th IAI International Advertising Awards.
Provide professional commentary on winning works.
Authorize the IAI Executive Committee to declare in public judge information in media.
Jury Benefits:
Receive an official jury appointment letter and a copy of the 《IAI Advertising Works & Digital Marketing Yearbook 2026》.
Be listed as a judge on all IAI official media channels, including the official website and WeChat public account, with potential exposure in other media.
Have your name published in the 《IAI Advertising Works & Digital Marketing Yearbook 2026》, released by an official publishing house.
Be invited to attend the 2026 IAI International Creativity Festival & 26th IAI Awards Ceremony for free and serve as a judge for the Grand Prix live competition.
Participate in other IAI seminars and small-group meetings (2025–2026) free of charge.
Jury Status Announcement, Changes, and Cancellation Policy:
The judge’s official title will be based on their current position at the time of selection.
If a judge’s employment status changes during their term, they must notify the IAI Executive Committee to determine whether they can continue serving. Replacement nominations from partner companies are allowed, subject to approval by the IAI Jury Committee.
The IAI Executive Committee reserves the right to revoke a judge’s status under the following circumstances:
1.Submission of false, exaggerated, or fraudulent information.
2.Failure to fulfill jury duties.
3.Actions that negatively impact the IAI brand.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Submission Materials: Please send the following to office@iaiad.cn
Personal bio + professional half-body photo
Company introduction
