The London International Awards (LIA) has announced the 2026 jury presidents and jurors for its Health & Wellness, Pharma, Health & Wellness–Craft, and Pharma–Craft categories, bringing together some of the industry’s most respected creative leaders to judge this year’s entries.
Judging will take place at Encore @ Wynn Las Vegas from September 25 to October 3, 2026. According to LIA, the selected jurors are recognized globally for elevating creativity and driving positive impact within the health, wellness, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Leading the Health & Wellness jury is Rich Levy, Chief Creative Officer of Klick Health. Under his leadership, Klick Health has earned some of the industry’s highest honors, including LIA’s Global and Regional Independent Health and Pharma Agency of the Year.
“The London International Awards has always been one of my favorite shows, largely because all judging happens inside the jury room. The conversations around idea, execution, craft and strategy ensure the most deserving work rises to the top. We also have the opportunity to show the entire healthcare advertising community where the bar has been set for years to come,” said Levy.
Tim Hawkey, Chief Creative Officer of AREA 23, New York, will preside over the Pharma jury. AREA 23, an IPG Health company, was recognized as the number one most creative agency in the world on The Drum’s 2023 World Creative Rankings, marking the first time a healthcare agency topped both U.S. and global rankings.
“LIA has always been a benchmark for what great creativity looks like, and it’s a privilege to help define that for Pharma this year,” Hawkey said. “This category demands more than just smart ideas; it requires empathy, precision, and the ability to turn complex science into something deeply human.”
Heading the Health & Wellness–Craft and Pharma–Craft jury is Marie Julie Gerbauld, Chief Creative Officer of DAVID, São Paulo. With more than two decades of experience, Gerbauld has created award-winning work for global brands including Nike and Coca-Cola.
“This is a category where craft carries responsibility. It’s not just about aesthetics, it’s about building trust,” Gerbauld shared. “I believe the most impactful work in this space is the one that connects on a human level, where craft helps translate complexity into something people can feel.”
LIA noted that the Health & Wellness and Pharma categories continue to grow in significance as consumers increasingly prioritize physical and mental well-being, while brands in these sectors play a larger role in education, trust-building, and meaningful engagement.
“The stage is set. And we have the best in the business in the jury rooms for Health & Wellness; Pharma and the Craft competitions. Everyone in those rooms are highly respected and have received a multitude of accolades for creativity. These are the creative practitioners that will not just set the 2026 benchmark — they will elevate it,” said Christina Shaw, VP – Awards Director at LIA.
Eligible work must have been created and released in a commercial environment between July 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026, with client approval. LIA also announced that entries submitted through June 30, 2026 will receive a 20% discount on standard entry fees.
The 2026 Health & Wellness jury includes Severine Autret, Philip Bolland, Noel Denis, Laura Florence, Alessandra Gomes, Patrick Held, John McPartland, Megan Skelly, and Eduardo Tavares.
The Pharma jury lineup features Joao Camacho, Diego Freitas, Katie Langdon, Marty Martinez, Andy Mathurin, Patrick Potosky, Laura Potucek, Angela Williams, and Sam Wright.
Joining the Health & Wellness–Craft and Pharma–Craft jury are Gerri Hamill, Todd Henwood, Adam Hessel, Nicole Meyer, Rinesh Mistry, Jenn Ng, Johannes Ottomeyer, Bernardo Romero, and Chessa Williams.
