Constellation × WINA Festival 2026: five jurors, five lenses that raise the bar for independent creativity

That’s exactly what WINA – World Independent Advertising Awards was built to do: spotlight independent creativity on an international stage.

For 2026, Constellation is represented on the WINA jury by five professionals across multiple markets. It’s not just an individual achievement—it’s a clear signal of the caliber inside the community.

Why WINA matters for independent agencies

WINA was created with a clear mission: elevate independent agencies globally and reduce the “default spotlight” that often goes to major networks.
The festival’s model is also distinctive: entries can be submitted without a registration fee, and only winners pay award rights (as stated by WINA).
For the 2026 cycle, the WINA site lists April 24 as the registration close date.

Constellation jurors at WINA 2026

🇪🇸 Sara Freire Santa Cruz — Head of Art, mká Comunicación Health (Spain)

WINA lists Sara as Head of Art at mká Comunicación Health, with over a decade of experience in art direction and creativity.
Lens she brings: craft and clarity—especially valuable in categories where precision matters.

🇲🇽 Perla Castelán — Founder & CEO, Conektica (Mexico)

WINA lists Perla as Founder & CEO of Conektica, with a focus on branding and positioning strategy.
Lens she brings: strategy-led creativity—ideas that move brands with intent.

🇨🇴 Luis Alfonso Ruiz — CEO, Igloolab (Colombia)

WINA lists Luis as CEO, describing Igloolab as a healthcare marketing and technology company with over two decades of leadership behind it.
Lens he brings: performance thinking and innovation at the intersection of health and tech.

🇬🇹 Óscar H. Castañeda — Regional General Director; Executive Creative Director & Co-Founder, Castillo de If (Guatemala)

In the official 2026 judges announcement, WINA lists Óscar as Regional General Director at Castillo de If.
WINA’s most recent profile page also describes him as Executive Creative Director & Co-Founder, highlighting over 24 years of experience and the agency’s sustained award performance.
Lens he brings: regional leadership with strong creative standards and cross-market execution.

🇪🇨 Sabrina Ortiz — Key Account Manager (Ecuador)

Sabrina appears in WINA’s Juries Archive as Key Account Manager for Ecuador.
Lens she brings: client and delivery leadership—operational rigor that helps work land at global standards.

What this partnership means for Constellation

At Constellation, festival partnerships aren’t “just logos.” They’re mechanisms that translate into real visibility outcomes—like jury participation that expands credibility, reputation, and cross-border connection potential for members.

WINA’s model exists for exactly that: to make independent talent visible—globally.

Agencies:

• mká Comunicación Health: https://agenciamka.es

• Conektica: https://conektica.com

• Igloolab: https://igloolab.co/en

• Castillo de If: https://castillodeif.com

• Rinas: https://rinasec.com

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