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The w3 Awards Jury was impressed by the caliber of work that they evaluated this season. Hear from Solana Gonzalez (Warner Music Latina), Matt Dean (Dean&Co.), Anna Komok (HypeAuditor), Reginald Parks (RMG), Milton Lebron (Might & Matter), Sarah El-Atm (August) and Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino (SUMMIT One Vanderbilt) about their experience this year.
Solana Gonzalez
Marketing Manager
Warner Music Latina
“Serving as a juror for this season’s AIVA Awards was a truly rewarding experience. The quality of the projects submitted was outstanding, demonstrating creativity, cultural relevance, and innovation across categories. It was inspiring to witness the incredible talent shaping the future of our industry, and I am honored to contribute to recognizing their achievements.”
Matt Dean
Co-Founder, CEO
Dean&Co.
“The w3 Awards are always special to judge as the work continues to get better every year. Creative teams put their heart into everything they do, and it is always on full display for the w3 Awards. Having the chance to judge these creative teams means a lot to me, and I look forward to seeing those teams celebrate when the award winners are announced!”
Anna Komok
Chief Marketing Officer
HypeAuditor
“Judging the w3 Awards was a new experience for me, and I truly enjoyed it. I had the chance to see strong work from both small and large companies. Some projects were bold, others more modest, but all showed real creativity. It’s great to know our industry has so much variety and so many talented teams doing amazing things.”
Reginald Parks
Principal & CMO
RMG
“It was a pleasure to judge such an array of fascinating work. The work is not only innovative, but inspiring. These submissions continue to push the envelope of design & what is possible in our space. I am proud to have been a part.”
Milton Lebron
Co-Founder, Executive Creative Director
Might & Matter
“Having the opportunity to judge the w3 Awards was a true honor. The quality and diversity of the submissions were nothing short of inspiring, showcasing how creativity and innovation continue to push boundaries in digital excellence. Reviewing such exceptional work offered not only a glimpse into emerging ideas but also reaffirmed the impact design and storytelling have in shaping culture. It was an exciting and rewarding experience to celebrate the craft of so many talented teams.”
Sarah El-Atm
General Manager
August
“Being part of the AIVA jury this year was such a privilege. I came across work that genuinely surprised me, made me pause, and even made me rethink what’s possible in my own practice. It was inspiring to see so many people putting their best ideas forward and pushing boundaries. More than anything, it left me excited about where digital creativity is heading next.”
Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino
Director of Global Digital Marketing & CRM
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
“Serving as a judge this season was truly inspiring. The breadth of creativity and technical excellence submitted was nothing short of remarkable. Each project reflected not only innovation but also a deep understanding of storytelling through digital experiences. It’s been an honor to celebrate such incredible work and witness the continued evolution of our industry.”
To view an entire list of our jurors, please visit aiva.org. If you’re interested in taking part in next year’s jury, please submit a request for invitation.
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