Luis Velasquez Selected as Juror for the 2026 w3 Awards

Creative strategist, multidisciplinary director, and LV Branding founder joins the AIVA judging panel for the 21st Annual w3 Awards.

Luis Velasquez has been selected to serve as a Juror for the 2026 w3 Awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA).

Now in its 21st year, the w3 Awards recognize outstanding digital work created by agencies, brands, studios, creators, and in-house teams. The competition celebrates projects that combine strong ideas, thoughtful strategy, creative execution, and technology to produce meaningful digital experiences.

As a juror, Velasquez will contribute his 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 juror is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Velasquez. “It is an opportunity to recognize the people and teams who are challenging conventions, using technology with intention, and creating digital work that connects with audiences in meaningful ways.”

With more than 27 years of experience, Velasquez is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of LV Branding and has developed creative work for organizations ranging from emerging businesses to global brands. His career spans brand strategy, advertising, digital experiences, commercial photography, filmmaking, and multidisciplinary creative direction.

His participation in the w3 Awards continues his involvement in the professional judging community, contributing to the recognition of excellence and innovation across the creative and digital industries.

Entries for the 21st Annual w3 Awards are open through July 24, 2026.

Learn more or submit an entry:
https://bit.ly/4eGcrhe

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.