Corporate Communications/PR & Media (Publications, Video, Social Media, Podcasts, Websites, & App) Awards Judging Committee

Vonj Tingson, Group President and COO of PAGEONE Group, champions behavior-driven digital transformation and “digital empathy.” Recognized globally, he was named to Provoke Media’s “Innovator 25” and a seasoned juror in various international award-giving bodies. Under his leadership, PAGEONE became the Philippines’ most awarded PR agency, earning over 440 accolades for strategic, storytelling-led campaigns since its 2015 founding.

Margy led Akrete to a 2025 Gold Stevie Award in the PR Agency of the Year – U.S. and Canada category. Akrete has recently been recognized in the PRNews Agency Elite Top 120 and in the 2025 PRWeek Best Places to Work awards. The firm is consistently listed in multiple O’Dwyer’s rankings including sustaining a #3 national ranking for nearly a decade in the real estate finance and development category. Margy has been recognized as a Woman of Influence (GlobeSt.com/2023) and is a 2026 Top Women in PR and Communications honoree in the business entrepreneurs category.

Margy founded Akrete in 2011, with a vision to rally a team of top B2B writers, media professionals, and marketers under the firm’s “work where and when it makes sense” business model. Offering media relations, PR advisory, corporate communications, and content marketing services. Team Akrete is known for its ability to articulate and amplify complex ideas and content, connecting with target audiences on a human level.

Akrete has served a client roster of well-respected global companies such as JLL, KeyBank, BGO/SunLife, Unispace, Hines, Fortune Brands, and many more regional B2B enterprises. Margy and her team are proud to measure multiple client relationships in decades through continuous evolution and innovation.

A trusted advisor to CEOs and senior executives at critical business junctures, Margy is also a widely published ghostwriter. She has led PR initiatives that range from globally coordinated corporate and transaction announcements, to sustained visibility programs promoting brands and investment locations.

Before founding Akrete, Margy led the Great Lakes office for a New York City-based PR firm and served in multiple PR agencies and in-house corporate marketing roles. She also served as a freelance journalist published in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Travel Channel, and multiple trade publications.

Margy spends much of her time outside Akrete serving on Boards of Directors advocating for entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and walks of life. Most recently she has served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SomerCor, a leading Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, and as a Board Director for the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), serving on the Governance and Executive Committees of both boards. Margy also holds a leadership position on the Urban Land Institute’s global Marketing Communications Forum and is a regular guest speaker.

Margy’s professional affiliations have also included the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Vistage, the Forbes Agency Council, Commercial Real Estate Executive Women (CREW), The Goldie Initiative, CoreNet Global, and a variety of other community and industry organizations. Margy lives near Chicago, Illinois (USA) and enjoys global travel and genealogy research.

From 2015 to 2023, Ricky served two terms as a Miami Beach City Commissioner, chairing the City’s Finance Committee and overseeing a nearly $1 billion budget. He spearheaded voter-approved General Obligation Bond programs totaling nearly $600 million to fund infrastructure, parks, public safety, and cultural projects.

Ricky is deeply committed to arts and culture, serving since 2004 on the Board of Trustees of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, including a term as Chairman, where he helped secure the landmark $30 million gift that named the center. Nationally, he was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and was an early organizer of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Miami Chapter. In his local community, Ricky proudly supports Big Brothers Big Sisters, Best Buddies, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and The Children’s Museum. Ricky earned his B.A. in Economics from Boston College, his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from St. John’s University School of Law, his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, and a Master’s Degree in Urban Policy from the University of Southern California. An avid athlete and adventurer, he has completed marathons on multiple continents and Ironman triathlons worldwide.

Sai Mayukha Aitha is the Founder & CEO of JobHack Pro, an AI-powered career technology platform helping jobseekers navigate modern hiring systems. She led the product’s launch and global adoption across the U.S., India, and Europe, and was selected as an ALPHA startup at Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, where she pitched to global investors and media.

A communications leader with 20+ years’ experience shaping global brand narratives, driving PR, and managing reputation in direct selling. At QNET, Victoria leads teams in building authentic stories and aligning messaging across markets. She is passionate about connection, culture, and purpose, also genuinely curious about generative AI, and a mum of two who loves wellness, fitness, and lifelong learning.

Kristel Artates is a seasoned publicity and customer engagement professional with a decade of experience behind award-winning work across fintech, telecommunications, and consumer brands. An internationally-licensed Crisis Communication Planner (CCP), she brings a results-driven perspective shaped by leadership roles at Metrobank, Globe Group and Ogilvy Philippines.

Kat Bautista is a Filipino tech strategist and leader best known as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and founder of NYMA Talent Management. Trained in Silicon Valley and with extensive experience in the tech and telecommunications sectors, she helped shape NYMA’s “tradigital” approach, blending traditional and digital strategies to empower Filipino creators and artists.

Dean Bernales is a B2B growth leader with 11 years of experience and founder and CEO of Uniquecorn, a PR-first agency generating 600,000 USD ARR. While completing his master’s at Cambridge, he co-founded Apex AI, an admissions tech startup. He is the 2026 Lead Organizer of TEDx Cambridge University and a Tatler Asia Gen T honoree and Business Manual Rising Star for his work in PR and startups.

With 24+ years of international experience (USA, UAE, India), Rajeev serves as CTO at Robotic Parking Systems. He is skilled in automation, robotics, IoT, SCADA, and control systems. Rajeev led Guinness-record robotic parking, secured TUV certification, applied for two patents, and earned multiple industry awards for innovation and excellence.

Jo is a senior communications executive with extensive experience in corporate, investor, integrated marketing communications, sustainability strategy, and ESG Reporting aligned with international frameworks. She currently leads strategic planning, client relationships, and business growth for ReVerb Brand Communications, a member of the PAGEONE Group.

Zhongqi Fu is an award-winning creative designer who excelled across healthcare, AI, renewable energy, and B2B SaaS. Now a Senior Product Designer at Reveleer, she previously led high-impact design initiatives for multiple unicorn startups. She is not only an outstanding designer but also a devoted mentor who guides junior designers in developing their craft and career paths.

Vivek is an AI/ML-focused Data Engineer with over five years of experience designing scalable data pipelines, building advanced analytics solutions, and delivering executive-level business intelligence. Vivek's background spans technology, research, and government sectors, including work at Apple where Vivek supports high-volume data systems, real-time dashboards, and ML-ready datasets that drive strategic decisions.

Jiani Lin is an award-winning Senior Experience Designer based in New York, with eight years of experience leading large-scale digital initiatives for global brands. Her practice bridges interaction design and business strategy—combining creative vision with system-level thinking to craft inclusive, data-driven experiences that reach millions of users worldwide.

Aoi Minamoto is a distinguished data scientist and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) specialist with 16 years of experience at the intersection of technology, design, and user experience. As an IEEE Senior Member—a distinction reserved for those who have achieved significant professional maturity—she has established herself as a leading voice in the evolution of AI and ML.

Dr. Jerielyn V. Reyes is a distinguished academic at PUP, serving as Chief of Marketing and Promotions at PUP OUS ICPD and Program Chair for the OUS Graduate Business Programs (MBA and DBA). An award-winning researcher and Course Specialist, she bridges leadership and expertise in the Open University System.

Sally Shahin is a visionary marketing strategist, AI-driven growth architect, and the Founder & CEO of Authentic Digital Solutions (ADS), an AI-driven marketing agency serving high-growth brands nationwide. She is a recognized consultant, speaker, Judge, and the creator of the 1% Growth Engine™, helping organizations scale through ethical AI.

Dominic is a specialist in Experience Design and Creativity. His previous roles include Experience Centre Leader for PwC Southeast Asia, CCO of Saatchi & Saatchi Singapore, and Lowe Worldwide. He has led 3 global accounts and sat on 4 international boards. His accolades include over 250 awards, including 19 Cannes Lions, No.1 Press campaign in the world, No.2 PR campaign, and No.8 Art Director.

Publishing, editing, writing and research since 1984. Award-winning writer, journalist, editor and business coach. Chief Communications Officer for a 38,000-member social-service organization. Work has been carried by The New York Times, Associated Press, Scripps Howard News Service, Agence Presse France, and dozens of online media outlets.