For its 31st season, The Webby Awards continues to honor the Internet’s best work and the people behind it. Entries are reviewed by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS), a global judging body of more than 3,000 industry experts from over 40 countries.
We’re thrilled to welcome influential new and returning leaders from business, entertainment, sports, technology, social media, and beyond to the Academy. Before you start planning your five-word speech, meet some of the experts judging your work this season:
Jake Shane, Digital Entertainer & Host at Therapuss
Jake Shane is a comedian, digital entertainer, and podcast host who reaches an audience of more than 5 million followers across social platforms. The host of the highly popular podcast Therapuss, which has featured celebrity guests and reached #3 on Spotify’s Top Comedy podcasts, he most recently made his acting debut as a recurring guest star in season four of Hacks. Shane won the 2025 Webby Award for best Comedy Creator and was included in Forbes’ 2025 Top Creators list among other media outlets including Rolling Stone, People, and The Hollywood Reporter.
Jill Kramer, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Mastercard
Jill Kramer is Mastercard’s chief marketing and communications officer and a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team and Management Committee. She leads the Mastercard brand globally, driving growth through innovative integrated marketing and communications strategies. Before joining Mastercard, Jill was chief marketing and communications officer at Accenture and held senior leadership roles at creative agencies BBDO and DDB, leading campaigns for iconic companies like AT&T and ExxonMobil. Recognized by Forbes as one of the 50 Most Influential CMOs, Jill brings deep expertise in building brand relevance and creating impact across industries and geographies.
Tariq Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer & Customer Growth Officer at Wendy’s
Tariq is a transformational, global business leader whose career sits at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology. Most recently, Tariq served as U.S. Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at McDonald’s, revitalizing the iconic brand by reconnecting with youth fandom leveraging culture and digital modernization. Hassan has also held global leadership roles at Petco, Bank of America, and Hewlett-Packard. He is the Founder and CEO of Light21, an advisory firm supporting startups and Fortune-scale companies, and also serves as a Google CMO-in-Residence.
Jay Shetty, Host of On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, award-winning storyteller, podcast host, and former monk, dedicated to helping people train their mind for peace and purpose every day. With over 10 billion views and 50 million followers on social media, he also provides weekly programming on health and wellness to thousands of members in over 100 countries via his Genius Coaching community. The host of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, now the world’s #1 Health and Wellness podcast, since 2019, he has also been a global keynote speaker at Google, Microsoft, Netflix American Express, and more.
Kim Larson, Managing Director and Head of Creator & Gaming at YouTube
As a Managing Director and Head of YouTube’s Creator and Gaming team, Kim oversees the critical ecosystem of companies that surround creators including creator service providers, talent partners, game publishers and influencer marketing agencies. In her previous roles at Google, she launched the Google BrandLab and pioneered the use of machine learning to build data-driven creative best practices for YouTube ads. Kim serves on the Creator Board for the IAB, on the Advisory Board for Women in Games International and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Effies, and Oxford University’s Future of Marketing Initiative.
Jenny Storms, Chief Marketing Officer at NBCUniversal Television & Streaming
Jennifer ‘Jenny’ Storms is Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Television & Streaming. She leads brand strategy, integrated marketing, media and consumer engagement for all NBCUniversal entertainment content and sports, including content and brand marketing for Peacock. Storms also partners closely with NBCUniversal Media Group’s businesses to help shape seamless and innovative consumer experiences to drive subscriber growth, cross-platform engagement and profitability across the ecosystem. A visionary leader in the marketing, media and sports business for more than 25 years, she continues to transform the NBCUniversal marketing discipline leading company-wide Symphony efforts and chairing the NBCUniversal Marketing Council.
Jordan Chiles, Olympic Champion, Creator & Advocate
Jordan Chiles is a world-renowned gymnast and two-time Olympian whose career has been defined by resilience, excellence, and trailblazing impact. Named after basketball legend Michael Jordan, Chiles rose quickly through the competitive ranks, reaching elite status—the highest level in gymnastics—at just 11 years old. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Chiles stepped up when Biles withdrew from competition, taking on additional events with composure and precision to help secure the team silver medal for Team USA. She later returned to the Olympic stage in Paris in 2024, helping lead Team USA to gold and earning a reputation as the team’s ultimate hype-woman.
Claudine Cheever, Chief Marketing Officer at Pinterest
Claudine Cheever serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Pinterest, which she joined in 2026. Under her leadership, Pinterest is cementing its role as an AI-powered search and shopping platform, from helping people discover new ideas to helping them make confident purchase decisions. She draws on years of global marketing leadership, most recently as Vice President of Global Brand and Marketing at Amazon, where she was the senior marketing leader for the world’s largest online retailer. She is also an advocate for ESG marketing, using brands and storytelling to drive positive social and environmental impact.
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