Hi, I’m Leena
I’m a copywriter, born in India, and raised on the world
wide web. My preferred jam
is blueberry, and my bread
and butter is advertising. Currently cooking award-winning campaigns at India’s hottest independent creative shop, Talented.
Awards & Honours
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Awards & Honours ⊛
Cannes Lions: International Festival of Creativity
1 x Bronze Lion in PR: Social Engagement & Influencer Marketing for ‘Why is this a Swiggy Ad?’ (2023)
1 x Bronze Lion in Social & Influencer: Innovative Use of Community for ‘Why is this a Swiggy Ad?’ (2023)
Kyoorius Creative Awards
4 x Blue Elephant for ‘Why is this a Swiggy Ad?’ (2023)
1 x Blue Elephant for 'Superwoman?' by Tanishq (2023)
1 x Blue Elephant for ‘Chhota Kaam’ by Urban Company (2023)
1 x Blue Elephant & 1 x Purple Elephant for ‘Chhoti Soch’ by Urban Company
The USHA Award by Indian Creative Women & Kyoorius
This career acceleration initiative for women under 30 entitles the winner to a fully sponsored trip to Cannes Lions. In 2023, I was its first-ever recipient.
International Advertising Awards: India Chapter
1 x Best Film in the Fashion Category for 'Superwoman?' by Tanishq (2023)
1 x Voice of Change Award for Chhoti Soch’ by Urban Company (2024)
Impact 30 Under 30
The Impact 30 Under 30 is one of India’s most prestigious recognitions, celebrating exceptional young talent in advertising, media, and marketing. Each year, the list spotlights thirty individuals under 30 who are transforming the creative and business landscape of the country. In 2024, I made it to the list.
ABBYS by The One Show
1 x Merit in Diversity & Inclusion for 'Superwoman?' by Tanishq (2023)
2 x Merit in Video Craft & Cinema for 'Superwoman?' by Tanishq (2023)
Rare Leadership Academy by Google
This academy is a global leadership accelerator for under-represented talent in the creative industries. In 2022, I represented India in this cohort.
The Creative LIAsions program by London International Awards
This is one of the most prestigious global mentorship programs with one-to-one coaching from leaders all over the world. In 2023, I represented India in this cohort.
Laadli Media Awards by Population First & United Nations
1 x For ‘Superwoman?’ by Tanishq (2023)
1 x For ‘Chhoti Soch’ by Urban Company (2024)
The Pitch Fanzine
The Pitch Fanzine is a creative magazine and media brand from UK. I was nominated as a Pitch Super Person in 2023.
See It Be It by Cannes Lions
See It Be It is the world's most coveted career acceleration program for emerging women and non-binary creative leaders. In 2025, I am honoured to be one of 20 people selected from a pool of 1650 global applicants.
Effie Awards
1 x Silver Effie in Professional Services & Solutions for ‘Chhoti Soch’ by Urban Company (2025)
1 x Bronze Effie in Corporate Advertising & Reputation for ‘Chhoti Soch’ by Urban Company (2025)
