The Jury

United by Watchmaking
Distinguished by Perspective

An international jury
bringing together leading voices
from across the world of watchmaking

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2026 Jury Panel

Meet Our Experts

The Alexander Awards are judged by a prestigious panel of international experts from the worlds of watchmaking, media, communication and design. This independent jury brings together diverse perspectives and deep industry knowledge to evaluate each submission with rigor, fairness and creativity in mind.

Jurors assess projects across multiple criteria including strategic coherence, creative execution, emotional impact and measurable results. Their mission is to identify the campaigns and initiatives that truly stand out — those that push boundaries, captivate audiences and elevate the art of watch communication.

President

Serge Maillard
Serge Maillard
Publisher, CEO, 4th generation, Europa Star, since 1927 - Reloved - The Watch Library

Members

Andrea Machalova
Andrea Machalova
Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Head of Bilan Luxe
Eléonor Picciotto
Eléonor Picciotto
Founder of The Eye of Jewelry
Jean Valentin
Jean Valentin
Owner & CEO at extreme group / Founder Ecole Zadig / President L’Oréal Alumni / entrepreneur & investor
Lara Poppy
Lara Poppy
Chief Executive Officer at LIVE TEAMS
Marc-André Deschoux
Marc-André Deschoux
Founder WATCHES TV & HOROPEDIA
Omar Traboulsi
Omar Traboulsi
The Wrong Wrist – Independent Watch Collector, Horology Communicator
Stéphane Waser
Stéphane Waser
International Watch & Luxury Executive | Former Managing Director, Maurice Lacroix
Timothée Bonnin
Timothée Bonnin
President of the Watch Club Business School
Vasu Kulkarni
Vasu Kulkarni
Collector
Selection Process

A rigorous and transparent selection process

The judging process unfolds in several stages to ensure fairness and excellence:

1

Eligibility Review

All submissions are reviewed to ensure they meet the technical requirements and eligibility criteria for their respective categories.

2

Jury Evaluation

Each jury member independently evaluates the projects based on the specific criteria defined for each category — including creativity, strategic alignment, execution quality and demonstrated impact.

3

Deliberation

The jury convenes to discuss the strongest entries, debate their merits and reach consensus on the finalists and winners in each category.

4

Special Awards Selection

THE GREAT! recognizes the year's most outstanding achievement across all categories. Young Talent Award nominees are pre-selected by a dedicated Young Talent Jury before the main jury evaluation.

Public Choice Award

Your Voice Matters

While the jury selects winners based on professional expertise, the Public Choice Award gives watch enthusiasts, consumers and the broader community the opportunity to have their say.

How to Participate

  • 01 Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when voting opens and discover all the nominated projects
  • 02 Review the nominated projects once announced in October 2026
  • 03 Cast your vote for your favourite campaign online
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