NEW YORK, NY - February 26, 2026 — The ANA today announced the 2026 Grand Jury for its In-House Excellence Awards, the premier program recognizing creativity, innovation, operational agility, and business accountability to drive brand and business growth from within.

Recognized as the premier honor for in-house marketing teams, the ANA In-House Excellence Awards celebrate the strategies, creativity, and business results that fuel brand growth from within. The program spotlights excellence across branded content, integrated campaigns, experiential marketing, emerging technology applications, and more. Winners represent teams setting the highest standard of in-house achievement, as judged by an accomplished panel of industry peers.

The 2026 Grand Jury reflects a dynamic cross-section of senior leaders shaping the future of in-house marketing — executives driving brand transformation, operational excellence, creative innovation, and measurable business impact across industries.

The In-House Excellence Awards Grand Jury plays a pivotal role in determining the year’s most groundbreaking work, recognizing standout in-house teams, and selecting the prestigious Best in Show honor.

The 2026 In-House Excellence Awards Grand Jury Members

• 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 & Digital Marketing, Hilti
• Lucas Knipp, Creative Director, Purpose Built Brands
• Matt Krueger, Chief Marketing Officer, Go Net Speed
• Liz Maglione, Vice President, Account & Project Management/Integrated Marketing Communications, Mattel
• Charissa Messer, Executive Director, Enterprise Creative Solutions, Bank of America
• Todd Miller, Chief Creative Director, 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, Director, Creative Services, Global Marketing, Dexcom

“In-house agencies have become 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.”

The 2026 In-House Excellence Awards will be accepting entries until April 3, 2026.

The ANA In-House Excellence Awards and celebration of the year’s top in-house teams will will take place at a special evening dinner event on June 23, 2026 in Huntington Beach, CA, during the ANA In-House Agency Conference. During this ceremony, category winners will be announced, along with In-House Agency of the Year, In-House Leader of the Year, and Best in Show.

For more information on the entry requirements, categories, and past winners, visit www.anainhouseawards.org

Awards Contact
Denise McDevitt
[email protected]

About the In-House Excellence Awards
As part of the ANA’s mission to set the agenda for growth, the ANA In-House Excellence Awards celebrate the agility, innovation, and impact of in-house marketing teams that are driving brand growth from within. Recognizing outstanding work across brand strategy, creative development, media, digital, and integrated marketing, the program honors teams that combine strategic rigor, operational efficiency, and creative excellence to deliver measurable business results. As in-house agencies continue to play an increasingly vital role in modern marketing organizations, the ANA In-House Excellence Awards spotlight the leaders and teams setting the standard for internal marketing excellence and advancing the ANA’s mission of driving growth for marketers.

About the ANA

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) is the definitive voice of the marketing industry. Since 1910, we have set and advanced the agenda for marketing transformation, connecting over 1,600 member companies to an influential global network, insights and resources that drive growth. Our members represent 20,000 brands and $400 billion in annual marketing investment. Through industry-leading research, the CMO Growth Council, and our proprietary Growth Agenda and Practices, the ANA empowers marketers to shape the future of marketing and create lasting impact for their organizations and the industry.