India Shines on the Global Stage as Creative Leaders Join the The One Club for Creativity Jury Panel
Mumbai, India, Feb 07: As the home of some of the most prestigious awards in the global creative industry, The One Club for Creativity not only celebrates outstanding creative excellence but also reinvests in initiatives that champion inclusion and diversity, creative development, and education worldwide.
As the global awards season enters its final stretch, India has emerged as a strong presence across key international juries for The One Show 2026, ADC 105th Annual Awards, and the TDC 72nd Annual Competition, reinforcing the country’s growing influence on the world creative stage.
The One Show 2026
One of the most coveted honours in the global creative industry, The One Show Pencil recognises work that sets international benchmarks for creativity and effectiveness. India is prominently represented on the 2026 jury by the following industry leaders:
- Khalil Bachooali, Founder & Executive Producer, Offroad Films
- Rajdeepak Das, Chairman, Leo South Asia & Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Groupe South Asia
- Ashish Deshpande, Co-Founder, Elephant Design
- Amaresh Godbole, CEO, Digital Technology Business, Publicis Groupe India
- Rahul Mathew, Chief Creative Officer & Executive Director, Mudra Group
- Sukesh Nayak, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy India
- Anupama Ramaswamy, Managing Director & Chief Creative Officer, Havas Creative India
- Noor Samra, National Planning Director, FCB Interface
- Varun Shah, Managing Partner, Publicis Production
The extended deadline for The One Show 2026 is Friday, February 6, 2026, with the final deadline on Friday, February 20, 2026.
ADC 105th Annual Awards
Renowned globally for celebrating excellence in design, craft, and visual communication, the ADC Annual Awards continue to attract leading creative talent from across disciplines. India’s representation on the ADC 105 jury includes:
- Binaifer Dulani, Founding Partner & Creative, Talented
- Moumita Pal, National Creative Director, Dentsu Creative
- Sulekha Rajkumar, Type Design & Lettering Artist
- Kamal Kumaar Rao, Co-Founder & Art Director, Pure Street Photography
- Neha Tulsian, Founder & Executive Creative Director, NH1 Design
The extended deadline for ADC 105th Annual Awards is Friday, February 6, 2026, with the final deadline on Friday, February 20, 2026.
TDC 72nd Annual Competition
The Type Directors Club (TDC) Annual Competition is the world’s premier platform for typography and lettering, recognising excellence both in type design and its application. India is represented on the TDC 72 jury by Namrata Goyal of Universal Thirst.
The final deadline for entries to the TDC 72nd Annual Competition is Friday, February 27, 2026.
Driving Greater Indian Participation
All three competitions offer strong incentives for Indian creatives. Indian companies benefit from the lowest submission fee bracket through Currency Value Adjustment for The One Show and TDC. Additionally, ADC offers tiered pricing for small agencies, studios, and freelancers, making participation more accessible and inclusive.
With growing representation across juries and increased accessibility for entries, India’s creative community continues to strengthen its footprint on the global stage through The One Club for Creativity’s prestigious awards platforms.