Cultural pressure, time pressure, economic pressure, relevance pressure. And that’s exactly why it matters to recognize work that’s actually conceived and produced here,” said Omid Amidi, Chief Creative Officer, McKinney. It’s about understanding that sports is where identity gets formed, where community gets built, where culture is nurtured,” said Shannon Washington, Partner & Chief Creative Officer, 11 Ounces. And the creative work that honors that authentically, that’s what I’m here to recognize. The early bird deadline to enter the 2026 New York Festivals Advertising Awards is February 27, 2026.

Source: The Herald February 25, 2026 20:10 UTC