Website, Apps & Video Awards Judging Committee

Chair:

Ryan Baltz, Co-Founder
Grand Prize Agency, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Ryan Baltz is the Co-Founder and Client Partner of Grand Prize (www.grandprizeagency.com - Salt Lake City, UT), a full-service agency delivering cutting-edge customer experiences and digital solutions for global brands and enterprise clients. He specializes in B2B, direct sales, and consumer products, helping organizations connect with their audiences through strategic marketing and digital transformation. 

With over 20 years of international experience while living in France, the U.S., and Canada, Ryan has developed a global perspective on brand strategy, customer engagement, and digital innovation. He previously held leadership roles at McCann Worldgroup and Wunderman (now known as VML), two of the world's largest agency networks. He has led teams in creating award-winning campaigns for brands such as Adidas, Adobe, American Cancer Society, ASEA, AT&T, BMW, Clorox, Discovery Channel, Electrolux, GM, HP, Immunotec, LifeVantage, Microsoft, MINI, Nintendo, Nokia, Old Spice, Specialized, The North Face, and T-Mobile. His work spans technology, automotive, retail, sports, consumer goods, fashion, tourism, and direct sales.

Ryan and his teams have earned numerous awards including 16 American and International Stevie Awards, recognizing excellence in marketing, brand experience, and digital innovation. Passionate about education, Ryan teaches graduate courses in digital marketing as an adjunct professor at St. John's University (New York Campus) and ISM (Paris Campus). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Utah and an MBA from the International School of Management (Paris, FR). His expertise in strategy, creative, and global branding continues to shape the future of digital marketing.

Committee:

Yixuan (Sonia) Song, UX Interaction Design
Google, San Jose, California, United States
Yixuan (Sonia) Song is a UX interaction designer at Google, specializing in SaaS and enterprise solutions. With a background in psychology and design, she has worked on cloud computing, migration, and modernization projects. She has received multiple design awards and has experience in UX research, visual design, and product strategy.

Katerina Yukhnova, Product Design Lead
Wells Fargo, San Francisco, California, United States
Katerina Yukhnova is an award-winning product designer and UX strategist based in San Francisco. As an Executive Director / Product Design Sr. Lead at Wells Fargo, she drives digital banking innovation, enhancing financial accessibility and user engagement. Her work has earned prestigious international design awards, shaping global digital experiences.