Strategic announces judges for global awards program

Today, Strategic has announced its judging panel for Strategic Global Awards 2026, which recognizes outstanding achievements of communication leaders who are shaping the future of the profession globally.

The awards honor communication leaders, and individuals, teams and campaigns that demonstrate strategic thinking, and excellence in internal communication and ethics in communication.

The 10 judges, who are leading communication experts, are:

Ambuj Dixit, Director, Thoughtcom

Andras Sztaniszlav, Strategic Advisor, PersonaR

Dr Martina Byrne, Principal Consultant, Byrne Consultants

Ed Davis, Managing Partner, Agency X

Edyta Blachowska, Internal Communication Advisor

Gerard Corbett, Founder, Chair, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Redphlag

Monique Zytnik, Communication Strategist, Monique Zytnik Consulting

Padraig McKeon, Communication, Reputation and Crisis Management Advisor, McKeonIreland

Rachel Miller, Founder and Principal Consultant, All Things IC Ltd.

Renna Markson, Founding Partner, Markson Partners

There are four awards and 10 categories:

1. Strategic 26 (free to enter)
2. Individual Awards (Leadership and Excellence)
3. Team Awards (Organizational and Functional Excellence)
4. Campaign Awards (Project-Based Excellence)

Entries are welcome from global entrants across all areas of communication. 

The awards celebration will be held in Brussels on the evening of Thursday, 16 April 2026, ahead of this year’s Communication Leadership Summit on Friday, 17 April 2026. 

For further information, visit: www.strategic.global/awards