The Boomerang Awards 2026 have announced Jury Presidents Geia Lopez, Theresa Ong, VJ Anand, Erik Reiff and Rey Tiempo as entries open across Southeast Asia. With a two-year eligibility window and judging powered by The One Club for Creativity, the awards expand beyond the Philippines under the theme INTERPLAY.
The Boomerang Awards 2026, a Philippines-based celebration of digital innovation, has unveiled its five Jury Presidents as it opens entries to creative work from across Southeast Asia for the first time. Eligible submissions must have launched or run between 1 May 2024 and 30 June 2026, marking an expanded two-year eligibility period.
Geia Lopez, Head of Creative and Creator Partnerships at Google Southeast Asia, will preside over Innovation in Digital Experience. Theresa Ong, Meta’s Head of Creative Shop for ANZ, India and Southeast Asia, leads Innovation in Digital Media. VJ Anand, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Ballsy, chairs Innovation in Digital Entertainment. Erik Reiff, Founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Black Cat White Cat, heads Innovation in Digital Craft. Rey Tiempo, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Co-Op Play, oversees Innovation in Specializations.
The awards, themed INTERPLAY: Digital Innovation Playground for Southeast Asia, signal a significant regional expansion beyond their Philippine roots. In partnership with The One Club for Creativity, the judging portal is powered by the organisation’s technology and infrastructure, ensuring a robust evaluation process.
By appointing leading creative figures and widening its scope, the Boomerang Awards 2026 aim to spotlight the diversity and dynamism of Southeast Asia’s digital innovation landscape, positioning the region as a hub for creative excellence.
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