The EMAs
About the EMAs
The Excellence in Marketing Awards (EMAs) are designed to recognize outstanding achievement in marketing communications by professional service firms in the Chicagoland A/E/C industry. Modeled after the SMPS National Marketing Communications Awards, the program provides an opportunity for firms to showcase their best marketing practices.
SMPS Chicago’s EMAs will honor 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place overall for excellence in marketing communications. The top score will also receive “Best in Show”. Please see the brochure for suggested submittal ideas and entry requirements.
Take a look at previous winners here.
Submittal Deadline: 5 p.m. CST on Friday, July 16, 2025
Entries and Eligibility
Any SMPS Chicago member or non-member (see entry links) is eligible to nominate a firm. Outside consultants utilized to develop materials (i.e. print shops, photographers, copywriters, etc.) should be identified in the Clarification Statement.
What can be submitted? The EMA brochure has submittal ideas. The material must have been published or issued between August 2023 and July 2025.
Please see the EMA brochure for suggested submittal ideas and detailed entry requirements.
Benefits of Participating
- Industry recognition for your firm
- Expert feedback on your firm’s marketing practices from executive level A/E/C industry professionals (EAP)
- Enhancement of your firm’s brand and positioning
- Inspiration for future campaigns
- Complimentary attendance at Annual Meeting
Recognition
- Winners will be recognized at the SMPS Chicago Annual Meeting in August. More information to follow.
- Prizes - First: $400 gift card, Second: $200 gift card, Third: $100 gift card
- Only one award per firm given
Submittal Instructions and Deadline
All entries are to be submitted online, see catalog. Payment for online entries must be made at the time of submission.
Questions, please contact Katie Morris at [email protected] or 630-296-6279.
