TOP CREATIVE MINDS JOIN THE CIM AWARDS 2026 JURY

As the fifth, jubilee edition of the CIM Forum approaches, set to take place from May 28 to 31, 2026, in Kotor, organizers have unveiled the international jury for CIM AWARDS 2026 — an impressive lineup of 20 distinguished experts from the fields of creative industries, media, communications, and design.

At first glance, it is clear that this is a carefully selected team whose professional credibility and extensive experience further strengthen the reputation of the CIM Awards as one of the most relevant recognitions in the region. This jury brings together not only prominent names, but also individuals who actively shape contemporary trends within the creative industry.

“We wanted a jury that doesn’t follow trends, but sets them — people whose work has a real impact on the industry,” said Kristina Gačević, Executive Director of the CIM Forum, clearly outlining the ambition and direction of this year’s edition.

Who decides the best?

The jury is chaired by Nemanja Boljević of the Montenegrin Foreign Investors’ Council, while the rest of the panel includes creative directors, strategists, designers, and communication experts from Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, and North Macedonia.

This diversity is no coincidence — it brings a wide range of perspectives and ensures that each project is evaluated from multiple angles, maintaining high professional standards and objectivity.

Among the members are representatives of leading regional and international agencies and studios such as Saatchi & Saatchi, McCann, Ogilvy, and Ovation BBDO, further confirming the significance and credibility of the CIM platform.

More than an award

CIM AWARDS 2026 continue to recognize projects that push boundaries — not only in terms of aesthetics and creativity, but also in the way they communicate, influence, and leave a lasting impact.

This is precisely what makes them unique. The awards are not just a recognition, but also a platform that promotes ideas, connects professionals, and opens doors for new collaborations.

Kotor, as a Mediterranean stage of ideas, will once again become a meeting point for creatives from across the region — a place where knowledge is exchanged and future standards are set.

An opportunity for those who push boundaries

Applications for CIM AWARDS 2026 are open until April 30, with organizers inviting all authors, teams, and agencies to submit projects that have marked the previous period.

As highlighted by CIM representatives — if you have delivered a project that made an impact, now is the time to present it to a wider audience and an expert jury.

More information is available on the official website: www.cimforum.me.

Jury Members

Nemanja Boljević (Jury President) – Montenegrin Foreign Investors’ Council (MFIC), Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Montenegro

Aljoša Janković – Creative Group Aquarius Podgorica, Executive Director, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bojana Komnenić – Represent Communications, PR Manager, Montenegro

Bojan Šaptović – Pioniri Communications, Creative Director, Serbia

Boris Beker – Chapter 4 Group, Co-Founder and CEO, Austria

Dejan Spirkoski – Saatchi & Saatchi, Creative Director, North Macedonia

Đorđe Janković – Friday Finally, Managing Partner and Creative Director, Serbia

Ivan Tanić – Šanavala, Partner and Creative Director, Croatia

Ivan Westerveld – Creative Disorder Studio, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Serbia

Jernej Špende – Signalstrategist, Digital Marketing Strategist, Slovenia

Jordan Cvetanović – McCann, Senior Copywriter, Serbia

Jurica Čorluka – Señor, Head of Creative, Croatia

Katarina Exle – CVOKE, Client Service Director and Digital Strategist; Lecturer at Algebra Bernays University, Croatia

Ksenija Planić – Branca, Co-Founder, Creative Director and Brand Strategist, Montenegro

Ljiljana Burzan-Nikolić – BI Communication, Founder and Marketing Communications Consultant, Montenegro

Nikola Radonjić – DAA, Creative Director, Designer and Producer, Montenegro

Prof. Nikola Latković Late – Lateље – design&to, Full Professor at FVU, Graphic Design and Consulting, Montenegro

Sanja Gajić Bošković – Ogilvy, Digital Account Director, Serbia

Sara Radović Nikčević – Direct Media United Solutions, Brand & Communication Strategy Lead, Serbia

Vladimir Mitrović – Ovation BBDO, Creative Director, Serbia