Effie U.S. Announces 2025 Grand Jury to Select Top Marketing Effort

May. 07, 2025

Effie United States has announced the distinguished group of marketing leaders who will serve on the Grand Jury for the 2025 Effie Awards US competition. This jury will determine the recipient of the Grand Effie, the top honor awarded for the most effective marketing effort of the year.

As the global authority on marketing effectiveness, the Effie Awards celebrate ideas that work - recognizing marketing efforts that not only captivate but also deliver meaningful business impact.

The 2025 Effie Awards US Grand Jury includes an elite lineup of industry leaders representing diverse sectors. These jurors are tasked with a singular challenge: to evaluate the year’s most successful marketing and select the one that best exemplifies strategic brilliance, creative execution, and exceptional results.

The 2025 Effie Awards US Grand Jury Members are:

• Bria Bryant, Global CMO, Assembly & Founder, Dweller Foundation
• Jiah Choi, CEO, BBDO NY & Energy BBDO
• Ana María Henao, Global CMO, Sigma
• Soyoung Kang, CMO, eos Products
• Krystle Loyland, Founder & CEO, PREACHER
• Chris Osner-Hackett, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Helen of Troy
• Mo Said, Founder & CEO, Mojo Supermarket
• Jay Sethi, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer, Diageo Mexico

Traci Alford, Global CEO, Effie Worldwide said:

“This year’s contenders are made up of the highest scoring Gold Effie winners so, at this level, every campaign is already impressive. What sets a Grand Effie winner apart is their ability to deliver undeniable, measurable impact. We’re excited to convene such a formidable group of experts who will bring rigorous debate, sharp insight, and a deep commitment to advancing effectiveness.”

 

The jury will convene this month in NYC, and the Grand Effie winner will be revealed at the 2025 Effie Awards US Gala on Thursday, May 22, at Cipriani South Street in New York City.