2026 Judge's Profile

Tommy Cehak first embarked on his advertising adventure as an Art Director in 2009. Since then, he’s built a career crafting out-of-the-box, award-winning creative work that works.  

Tommy’s creativity has been recognised internationally, with acclaimed work including HBO’s “Grave of Thrones” and Volkswagen’s “GTI Hijack” campaigns, both of which received widespread industry recognition for their innovation and impact. 

Over the years, Tommy has partnered with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Diageo, Qantas, Heineken, Netflix, Prime Video, and Westpac.  Beyond the day-to-day, Tommy has lent his expertise as a judge for multiple award shows, a mentor for AWARD School, and a creative festival presenter.  

Currently, Tommy serves as the Executive Creative Director at Leo Australia.