Marketing Awards Categories
These categories recognize innovation in marketing since 1 July 2024.
Nominations that won in the 2026 edition of the awards may be resubmitted for consideration to the 2027 awards. If they have been updated with recent achievements, they may be resubmitted to the categories in which they won. If they have not been updated, they must be submitted to categories different from those in which they won.
Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories include
a. An essay of up to 3,500 characters describing the nominated innovative achievements since 1 July, 2024.
b. Optional (but highly recommended), a collection of supporting files, work samples, and web addresses that you may upload to our server to support your entry and provide more background information to the judges.
E01. Award for Innovation in Brand Development
E02. Award for Innovation in Branded Entertainment
E03. Award for Innovation in Brand Renovation / Re-Branding
E04. Award for Innovation in Content Marketing / Branded Editorial
E05. Award for Innovation in Cross-Media Marketing
E06. Award for Innovation in Multicultural Marketing
E07. Award for Innovation in Paid Media Planning & Management
E08. Award for Innovation in Product Placement
E09. Award for Innovation in Social Media Marketing
E10. Award for Innovation in Sponsorships
E11. Award for Innovation in Sustainability Marketing
E12. Award for Innovation in Tourism or Destination Marketing (New for 2027)
E13. Award for Innovation in Youth Marketing (New for 2027)
E14. Most Innovative Advertising or Marketing Agency of the Year
Your nomination must cite innovation since 1 July 2024 in at least three (3) of the following areas: Agency Management or Structure, Advertising, Branding, Branded Entertainment, Content Marketing, Cross-Media Marketing, Media Planning, Product Placement, Social Media Marketing, and Sponsorships.
E15. Most Innovative Advertising or Marketing Team of the Year
Your nomination must cite innovation since 1 July 2024 in at least three (3) of the following areas: Agency Management or Structure, Advertising, Branding, Branded Entertainment, Content Marketing, Cross-Media Marketing, Media Planning, Product Placement, Social Media Marketing, and Sponsorships.
E16. Most Innovative Marketing or Advertising Professional of the Year
Your nomination must cite innovation since 1 July 2024 in at least one (1) of the following areas: Agency Management or Structure, Advertising, Branding, Branded Entertainment, Content Marketing, Cross-Media Marketing, Media Planning, Product Placement, Social Media Marketing, and Sponsorships.