The EMAs Call for Nominations (Archive)
(Closed) 2020-2021 Call for Nominations
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.
Submittal Deadline: 12 p.m. CST on Friday, July 16, 2021
Entries and Eligibility
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 brochure for suggested submittal ideas and entry requirements.
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 June 2019 and July 2021.
Please see EMA brochure for suggested submittal ideas and detailed entry requirements. Take a look at previous winners here.
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 giftcard, Second: $200 giftcard, Third: $100 giftcard
- Only one award per firm given
Submittal Instructions and Deadline
All entries are to be submitted via email, see entry form. Payment for online entries must be made at the time of submission.
Pay online.
Questions, please contact Maura Buechner at [email protected] or 312.315.7495.
