The Media Innovation Awards (MIAs) first hit the scene 25 years ago in 2000, the year of the new millennium. Now, with entries open for the 26th edition, what better time to meet the power players who will be sizing up the most breakthrough work in media?

Led by previously announced co-chairs Brooke Leland, president at Mekanism Media, and Maja Neable, CMO at TD, the main jury consists of 13 brand- and media-side experts. They will gather in a live judging room once the entry period closes later this summer, where they will review and medal next-level media planning and executions.

Main Jury

Derek Bhopalsingh, EVP, platform media, Publicis Media
Sarah Broomsfield, VP, head of marketing, Campbell
Kathryn Brownlie, VP, brand, marketing and membership, Royal Ontario Museum
Björn Bruschke, VP, marketing planning and implementation, Desjardins
Tania Goecke, global VP marketing, Grupo Bimbo
Kevin Johnson, CEO, WPP Media Canada
Tracey Johnson, CCO, iProspect
Erica Kokiw, president, PHD
Candida Ness, VP, marketing, Dairy Queen
Jacquie Ryan, chief brand and commercial officer, Canadian Olympic Committee
Scott Stewart, EVP, managing director, Epitaph Group
Karel Wegert, CEO, Media Experts
Cobi Zhang, VP, media investment and activation, Horizon Media

The 2025 program will also see the return of its Media Leader of the Year, an award bestowed upon high-performing individuals who are setting the bar for future leaders and which includes winners Karine Courtemanche, Cathy Collier, Kevin Johnson, Devon McDonald, among many others. To nominate a media agency executive who you believe should be a contender this year, fill out this form.

Entries for the MIAs are open, with the early bird deadline ending on July 11. Winners will be announced at an awards gala at the end of November. More information can be found on the Media Innovation Awards website.