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Prashant GodboleThe organisers of the D&AD Awards have announced the jurors for the 2026 edition.
India has 11 representatives on the list, including Prashant Godbole, founder, ideas@work, jury president, for the photography category.
| Category | Name | Position | Company |
| Animation | Suresh Eriyat | founder and creative director | STUDIO EEKSAURUS |
| Brand Transformation | Shitu Patil | co-founder and creative head | Plus One Design |
| Casting | Ryan Mendonca | director - television commercials | BangBang Films |
| Commerce | P. G. Aditya | co-founder and chief creative officer | Talented.Agency |
| Entertainment | Josy Paul | chairperson and chief creative officer | BBDO India |
| Experiential: Activation & Participation | Kainaz Karmakar | chief creative officer | Ogilvy India |
| Illustration | Arjun Mukherjee | national creative director | VML |
| Media | Sanchita Roy | chief strategy officer | Havas Media Network, India |
| Press & Outdoor | Pallavi Chakravarti | founder and CCO | FUNDAMENTAL |
| Type Design & Lettering | Noopur Datye | co-founder and type designer | Ek Type |
The entries for the 2026 edition are now open. Live judging will take place between 17-20 May, with the award winners announced on 20 May.
This year, D&AD will offer a number of free festival tickets to support creatives who have recently been made redundant, reinforcing its commitment to the creative community during a challenging period for the industry.
Donal Keenan, D&AD, COO, said, “As a global non-profit, D&AD exists to uphold creative standards for the industry. The Awards are judged by creatives, for creatives and this year’s jury reflects the reality of how great work is made today, while maintaining the rigour and integrity that have defined D&AD for more than six decades.”
Lisa Smith, president, D&AD, and global chief design officer, Uncommon, said, “Creativity thrives when it’s actively supported, challenged and put into practice. This year’s jury brings together people who are deeply involved in making great work happen and who understand the responsibility that comes with recognising and championing creative excellence.”
In 2025, there were 30 winning entries from India, reinforcing the country’s standing on the global creative stage.
