ANA Announces 2026 Grand Jury for In-House Excellence Awards
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has announced the members of the 2026 Grand Jury for its In-House Excellence Awards, recognizing creativity, innovation, operational agility, and business accountability within in-house marketing teams. The awards program celebrates strategies and results that drive brand growth from within organizations.
Recognizing In-House Marketing Excellence
The ANA In-House Excellence Awards are considered the premier honor for in-house marketing teams. The program highlights excellence in areas such as branded content, integrated campaigns, experiential marketing, and emerging technology applications. Winners are selected by a panel of industry peers.
2026 Grand Jury Members
The 2026 Grand Jury comprises senior leaders shaping the future of in-house marketing. The members are:
- Warren Chase, vice president, managing director Copper Giants, Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Jessica Cipolla-Tario, vice president, global creative services, Sony Playstation
- Rick Corteville, executive lead, global media COE, Lenovo
- Maeve Dohogne, director, Edward Jones Agency, Edward Jones
- Eric Harris, vice president, brand and creative, E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
- Bonnie Isaac, head of creative and agency, Guardian Life Insurance
- Alicia Jones, senior director, brand and digital marketing, Hilti
- Lucas Knipp, creative director, Purpose Built Brands
- Matt Krueger, chief marketing officer, Go Net Speed
- Liz Maglione, vice president, account and project management/integrated marketing communications, Mattel
- Charissa Messer, executive director, Enterprise Creative Solutions, Bank of America
- Todd Miller, chief creative director, The Cooler @ Experian
- Pat Petschel, vice president global creative and digital marketing, Stanley Black & Decker
- Mickey Ramirez, vice president, creative studio, Advocate Health
- Aleka Sansom, executive creative director, Vanguard
- Marilyn Simeon, director, NNI agency operations and management, Novo Nordisk
- Peter Viento, director, head of creative, Citi
- Julie Wisnicki, head of creative studio, Global Marketing, Dexcom
Industry Perspective
“In-house agencies have turn into powerful engines of brand growth,” said Gregory Wright, senior vice president, brand and media, ANA. “This year’s Grand Jury brings together leaders who understand how to translate strategic clarity, creative excellence, and operational agility into measurable business impact. Their collective expertise ensures that the work recognized in 2026 will reflect the very best of modern in-house marketing.”
Essential Dates
The In-House Excellence Awards are currently accepting entries until April 3rd, 2026. The awards ceremony will be held on June 23rd, 2026, in Huntington Beach, CA, during the ANA In-House Agency Conference. Category winners, In-House Agency of the Year, In-House Leader of the Year, and Best in Show will be announced during the event.
For more information on entry requirements, categories, and past winners, visit the ANA website.