The The Advertising Club has announced the appointment of three prominent industry leaders as Jury Chairs for the ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club for Creativity | The One Show. Praful Akali, Neha Tulsian and Ashish Chakravarty will head the Health, Design, and Audio & Radio categories respectively.

According to a press release, the appointments reflect a continued effort to bring together diverse creative leadership as the awards gear up for their next edition, set to take place during Goafest 2026. The ABBY Awards remain one of the most respected platforms recognising excellence in advertising and marketing across the country.

Praful Akali, Founder and MD at Medulla Communications, takes on the role of Jury Chair for the Health category. Widely regarded as one of the most awarded healthcare creatives globally, Akali has secured nearly 50 shortlists and over 20 awards across major global platforms including Cannes Lions, Clio, and Spikes Asia. His experience spans both agency and client roles, including a stint at Pfizer, which has helped shape his approach to blending creativity with effectiveness. Under his leadership, Medulla has achieved global recognition, including being named Healthcare Agency of the Year at Cannes Lions.

Neha Tulsian, Founder and Executive Creative Director of NH1 Design, will lead the Design jury. Based in Delhi NCR, her studio has built a reputation for strategic branding that drives business growth. Tulsian’s career spans international exposure, having studied at the London College of Communication and worked with global design studios such as Interbrand and Johnson Banks. She has also contributed significantly to the global design ecosystem, serving on juries for D&AD, ADC Awards, and Pentawards. Under her leadership, NH1 Design has earned multiple accolades, including recognition at Kyoorius Design Awards and Pentawards.

Ashish Chakravarty, Managing Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Garage Worldwide, has been appointed Jury Chair for the Audio and Radio category. With over two decades of experience across Asia, Chakravarty has collaborated with leading brands and accumulated more than 500 awards at prestigious global platforms such as Cannes Lions, D&AD, and The One Show. Recently ranked the number one creative in India by Campaign Brief Asia, he continues to play a significant role in shaping the region’s creative standards while mentoring emerging talent.

The ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show will be held from May 20 to 22 at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon as part of Goafest 2026, bringing together industry leaders, creative professionals, and agencies to celebrate excellence and innovation in advertising.