2026
Celebrating the Best of the Best.
Each year, the Dick Reed Awards recognize the work, partnerships, and individuals setting the pace for our industry.
Premier Award Categories
Our highest honors—recognizing the individuals and partners who define excellence and shape what’s next. Reserved for the very best, these award winners will be announced live at the show.
Grand Prix Partner
of the Year
Honors the partner whose impact on Just Global’s success is unmatched. This award recognizes exceptional global scale, strategic influence, and sustained performance—defined by innovation, deep collaboration, and measurable business impact across regions. The Grand Prix Partner sets the benchmark for what an extraordinary partnership looks like.
Visionary Leader Award
This award recognizes an individual whose leadership is shaping the future of the industry. Through the ability to anticipate industry shifts, recognize emerging opportunities, and make forward-looking decisions, this person has demonstrated a clear vision for what’s next and the determination to bring it to life.
Dick Reed Spirit Award
Presented to an individual whose presence elevates every room, every conversation, and every partnership they are part of. More than performance or title, the Dick Reed Spirit Award recognizes character in action: showing up with humility, treating collaboration as a shared responsibility, and caring as deeply about how the work gets done as the results it delivers.
CATEGORY: COMPANY AWARDS
One Team
Collaboration Award
Recognizes a partner that truly operates as an extension of the Just Global team. This award honors hands-on collaboration—where shared ownership, mutual trust, and co-creation result in custom strategies, standout execution, and stronger outcomes for clients.
- Ninjacat
- Octane11
- Intentsify
- Headley Media
- B2B IQ
Market Disrupter
Celebrates a partner redefining what’s possible in B2B marketing. Through bold ideas, unconventional approaches, or emerging business models, this partner challenges category norms and accelerates change—earning momentum, attention, and influence in the market.
- Peel.ai
- Interlink
- DemandAI
- Rethink Demand
Best Thought Leadership Initiative
Honors a partner whose thought leadership meaningfully advances industry conversation. Through original research, expert analysis, and compelling content, this company has established itself as a trusted authority, driving meaningful discussions that impact the industry’s future.
- Foundry
- Headley Media
- Digitalzone
- Activate
- Pipeline360
Technology Enablement Partner of the Year
Honors a partner who empowers teams through deep platform expertise, seamless integrations, and scalable technical solutions that improve speed, accuracy, and confidence across the organization.
- Ninjacat
- Bombora
- Evertune
- The Trade Desk
CATEGORY: INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Raise the Bar Award
Recognizes an individual who ensures flawless execution behind the scenes. From trafficking and QA to billing, timelines, and reporting, this award honors those whose precision and reliability enable everything else to succeed.
- Ellen Vlagakos, LinkedIn
- Meredith Haggerty, Clear Channel
- Lauren Palmer, Interlink
- Esto Vazquez Promowise
- Bruce McCoy, The Guardian
Operational Excellence Award
Celebrates a partner redefining what’s possible in B2B marketing. Through bold ideas, unconventional approaches, or emerging business models, this partner challenges category norms and accelerates change—earning momentum, attention, and influence in the market.
- Kate Fairman, Wunderkind
- Kenny Qian, The Trade Desk
- Katelyn Stoner, The Insight Collective
- Megan Gerspach, Octane 11
- Skye Morrison, Integrate
Measurement & Insights Innovator
Honors an individual advancing how performance is measured, understood, and applied. This award recognizes leadership in analytics, attribution, transparency, and insight—turning data into clarity that informs smarter strategy.
- Kenny Qian & Davis Reiter, The Trade Desk
- Megan Grant, Stephany Lang, Dan Rosenberg, Octane11
- Valerie Cauduro & Valerie Soto, Kantar
- Wendy Murray & Wendy Segal, Dynata
- Hsiaolei Miller & Krystina Harrison, Bombora
Business is Personal Partnership Award
Celebrates an individual who builds trust-first relationships. Through empathy, responsiveness, and genuine care, this person makes collaboration feel human—strengthening partnerships beyond the work itself.
- Ginny Deitchler, ODN
- Lisa Otero & Alan Lai, The Insight Collective
- Lauren Freeman, Prospectbase
- James Magdangal, Anteriad
- Ray Capitelli, Activate
Most Creative Collaborator
Honors an individual who brings bold, original thinking to collaborative work. This award recognizes creative problem-solvers who unlock new ideas, elevate execution, and help teams push beyond the expected.
- Yoni Freedman, Reddit
- Sara Mascall, Bloomberg
- Benna Powers, Pipeline 360
- Annie Zavoral-Kurth, Ninjacat
- Justin Mickelson, ODN
Trailblazer in Media Trends
This award honors an individual who is always one step ahead, spotting the next big shift before it happens. With a sharp eye for emerging trends, evolving technologies, and untapped opportunities, this person doesn’t just follow the future of media—they help shape it.
- John Taranto, Activate
- Yoni Freedman, Reddit
- Lauren Palmer, Interlink
- Vinodh Kaliappan, ISMG
- Courtney McCombs & Sarah Lugo, Demand AI
Unsung Hero Award
This award recognizes an indispensable team player whose behind-the-scenes contributions keep things running smoothly. Through consistency, dedication, and a commitment to excellence, this individual plays a crucial role in ensuring success, even if their impact isn’t always immediately visible.
- Seth Paliza, B2B IQ
- Yash Sambetla, Madison Logic
- Katie Giovani, Blue Whale Research
- Lindsey Magnuson, Demand AI
- Stef Pillert, TLDR
Rising Star Award
This award recognizes an emerging talent who has quickly proven to be an invaluable partner. Through curiosity, dedication, and a strong drive to succeed, this individual has gone above and beyond to make an impact, showing exceptional potential and setting themselves apart as a future leader in the industry.
- Grace Martin, Bombora
- Sid Shetty, Edge Linking
- Elena Nikeshin, The Wall Street Journal
- Drew Goldsmith, Situation Publishing
- Meredith Brown, TLDR
Regional Account Lead of the Year: AMER
This award recognizes an outstanding account manager who has gone above and beyond to drive success within their region. Through exceptional client relationships, strategic guidance, and a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, this individual has played a critical role in delivering results, fostering collaboration, and ensuring long-term growth.
- Meg Gupta, The Trade Desk
- Zoe Josephson, The Wall Street Journal
- Angela Duarte, Activate
- Georgiana Casbarra, ReThink Demand
- Leigh Day, Forbes
Regional Account Lead of the Year: EMEA
This award recognizes an outstanding account manager who has gone above and beyond to drive success within their region. Through exceptional client relationships, strategic guidance, and a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, this individual has played a critical role in delivering results, fostering collaboration, and ensuring long-term growth.
- KL Knightly, LinkedIn
- Ben Golding, Madison Logic
- Hugh Haughian, Intentsify
- Stuart Hudson, Acquisition Inc.
- James Hardy, Intelligent Global Media
Regional Account Lead of the Year: APJC
This award recognizes an outstanding account manager who has gone above and beyond to drive success within their region. Through exceptional client relationships, strategic guidance, and a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, this individual has played a critical role in delivering results, fostering collaboration, and ensuring long-term growth.
- Allan Cai, Anteriad
- Tap Ledesma, B2B IQ
- Freya Ward, Headley Media
- Divya Bhatia, Madison Logic
- Nozomi Harashima, Softbank Creative
See you at the show!
- The Dick Reed Awards are back for the 7th year in 2026 — bringing together our partners, collaborators, and friends across the industry for an afternoon of celebration. Join us for lunch, networking, and the live announcement of this year’s award winners.
FAQs
How are finalists and winners selected?
Nominations are submitted by Just Global teams who work closely with our partners throughout the year and reviewed by a judging panel. Finalists and winners are selected based on impact, innovation, collaboration, and contributions to successful client programs.
Do I need to RSVP?
Yes—attendance is limited. Please RSVP in advance to secure your spot.
When and where is the event?
The awards will take place in San Francisco. Full event details, including timing and venue, will be shared upon RSVP confirmation.
What's the dress code?
Business casual/cocktail. Think polished, but comfortable.
Who can I contact with more questions
For further assistance, please reach out to jasmine.kwan@justglobal.com