Luis Velasquez Selected as Juror for the 2026 Davey Awards

Creative strategist, multidisciplinary director, and LV Branding founder joins the AIVA jury for the 22nd Annual Davey Awards.

Luis Velasquez has been selected to serve as a Juror for the 2026 Davey Awards, judged by members of the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA).

Now in its 22nd year, the Davey Awards honor excellence in media, marketing, design, and creative communication produced by small agencies, organizations, production companies, and independent creators. This year’s theme, “Small Shops. No Limits.”, recognizes that meaningful ideas and exceptional creative work are not defined by the size of a team or its budget.

As a juror, Velasquez will contribute his multidisciplinary experience across branding, marketing, visual communication, photography, filmmaking, UX/UI, and digital experience design to the evaluation of this year’s entries.

“Serving as a Davey Awards juror is especially meaningful to me because I understand what it means to build ambitious work with a focused team,” said Velasquez. “The size of an agency does not determine the value of an idea. What matters is the thinking behind the work, the intention in its execution, and its ability to connect with people and create meaningful results.”

With more than 28 years of experience, Velasquez is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of LV Branding. Throughout his career, he has developed creative work for organizations ranging from emerging businesses and community initiatives to established institutions and global brands.

His participation in the Davey Awards continues his involvement in the professional judging community and his commitment to recognizing work created with clarity, originality, purpose, and strong creative execution.

Entries for the 22nd Annual Davey Awards are open through July 31, 2026.

Learn more or submit an entry Here

About Luis Velasquez

Luis Velasquez is a creative strategist and multidisciplinary director working across branding, marketing, visual communication, and digital experiences. He is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of LV Branding, where he helps organizations transform ideas into clear, cohesive, and impactful brand systems.

His work has been exhibited internationally, and his professional experience includes collaborations with global companies, entrepreneurial organizations, cultural institutions, and community-focused initiatives.