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The 65th Hatch Awards Show

Celebrating the Golden Hits of Hatch

October 27: Door open at 5PM, Awards begins at 6PM
Royale. 279 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116

Celebrating its 65th year, the Hatch Awards are New England’s annual awards show for creative branding and marketing. This year, the Hatch Awards continue the tradition of celebrating the very best in creative excellence across the region.

Jack Connors Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Steve Connelly, President, Connelly Partners
The Ad Club is proud to honor Steve Connelly with the 2026 Jack Connors Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating a career that has helped shape Boston advertising and created opportunities for the people who make it possible. For more than three decades, Steve has brought a deeply human perspective to the business of building brands. He founded Connelly Partners in 1999 and grew it into an independent global agency with offices in Boston, Dublin, and Vancouver. Along the way, he has remained close to the work as a copywriter and coach, helping brands such as Gorton’s Seafood, Titleist, and Kayem connect with their audiences. His belief in people is equally visible inside the agency. Employee student loan assistance, sabbaticals, and the CP Abroad program reflect his commitment to giving colleagues the support and experiences they need to grow. Under his leadership, Connelly Partners has twice been recognized among Ad Age’s Best Places to Work. Steve has also helped make the industry more accessible to the next generation. Through a partnership with Cathedral High School in Boston’s South End, he spearheaded an introductory marketing course to help more students of color see a future for themselves in the field. His community involvement includes pro bono support for nonprofits and two decades coaching girls’ high school basketball. Join us as we celebrate Steve’s creative achievements and the generosity that has made him such an influential member of New England’s advertising community.

What to know about Hatch

  • Where are the Hatch Awards this year?
  • How do I get there?
  • What do I wear?
  • How will I know if I won an award?
  • What's included in my ticket price?
  • How do I know where to sit?

Show Night Agenda

  • 5pm
    Doors Open
  • 6pm
    Show Begins

    — Opening Video
    Welcome from Barb Reilly, President & CEO, Ad Club
    — Rosoff Awards presented by George Sargent, CEO, Arnold
    Round 1 of medal winners
    — Jack Connors Lifetime Achievement Award presented by John Connors, CEO, Boathouse
    Round 2 of medal winners
    — Next Gen Award
    Final round of medal winners
    — In-House Agency Award presented by Chris Valencius of Evolved by Nature
    — Best of Show Award presented by Dave Weist of Hill Holliday

  • 7:30 - 10pm
    Celebration!

Meet The Judges

This year’s group of judges comes from all over the U.S. with diverse category backgrounds and a bundle of creative excellence awards to their names. From Lions to Clios and everything in between, our judges will continue to raise the bar for our awards.

  • Will Chambliss

    Group Creative Director,
    McKinney

  • Anchalee Chambundabongse

    Designer/Creative Director

  • Kara Coyle

    Group Creative Director,
    JOAN Creative

  • Annie Elliott

    Creative Director,
    Saatchi & Saatchi

  • Tony Frusciante

    Creative Director,
    Curas

  • Anna Hecker

    Creative Director - Copy/UX,
    Dentsu Creative

  • Will McGinness

    CCO,
    Venables Bell and Partners

  • Jean Morrow

    Group Creative Director,
    Coinbase

  • Conn Newton

    Founder and Creative Director,
    All Out of Bubble Gum

  • Eleanor Rask

    Creative Director,
    Mischief

  • Matthew St. Gelais

    Creative Director

  • Damion Triplett

    VP Design/Creative Director

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Bowl Information

Shipping

Each Gold, Silver and Bronze winning entry will receive two personalized Hatch bowls, for the recipients indicated in the credits submissions.

Bowls will be shipped directly to each company this year, sometime after the show.

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