Premiere Awards

Overview

CMA presents a Lifetime Achievement Award to an individual who has elevated the profession of marketing through excellence and volunteerism over the last 20+ years. This award has been presented from 1999 to 2009 and then again from 2019 - 2022.

This award builds on and aligns well with the existing Marketer of the Year award, which has been in existence for many years, at the annual CMA Awards. The Marketer of the Year winner is selected by a committee as chosen by the CEO and is given to a Canadian who is nominated due to their displays of outstanding marketing acumen and leadership over the last year.

Specific criteria include Marketing Leadership, Business Success, and Industry Support / Contribution.

Who Should Enter

Any individual may nominate a Canadian marketing practitioner who has demonstrated their commitment to elevate the marketing profession over the last 20+ years. 

The application (self-submitted or on their behalf) window is from mid-July through mid-September and contains:

• Brief Biography / Overview
• Marketing Leadership – How the nominee demonstrated exceptional marketing acumen and leadership in their organization over the last 20 years.
• Business Success - Examples of how these skills translated into business success for the organization over the last 20 years.
• Industry Support/Contribution - How the nominee advanced the cause of Canadian marketing (support, thought leadership, volunteering, etc.) over the last 20 years.
• Association Involvement - How has the nominee in the last 20 years been involved with and helped to elevate the marketing profession. CMA and its programs, including as a Director of the Board, on a Council, Café Host, a CM, CMA instructor, etc.

How to Enter:

The Lifetime Achievement Award is complimentary to enter.

Instructions:

• Apply for this award on the CMA Awards entry website.
• Select "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the drop–down menu and complete the entry form

Judging & Awarding 

The judges will be made up of a Panel of 6 Chartered Marketers and the CEO. Following the conclusion of voting in late September, the top candidate will be presented to the Nominating and Governance Committee for review and the recipient will be notified in early October.

Overview

CMA presents a Marketer of the Year Award to a Canadian individual who displays outstanding marketing acumen and leadership over the last year.

The Marketer of the Year winner is selected by a committee as chosen by the CEO and is given to a Canadian who is nominated due to their displays of outstanding marketing acumen and leadership over the last year. 

Specific criteria include Marketing Leadership, Business Success, and Industry Support / Contribution.

Who Should Enter 

Any individual may nominate a Canadian individual who displays outstanding marketing acumen and leadership over the last year.

The application (self-submitted or on their behalf) window is from mid-July through August 29, 2022 and contains:

• Brief Biography / Overview
• Marketing Leadership – How the nominee demonstrated exceptional marketing acumen and leadership in their organization.
• Business Success - Examples of how these skills translated into business success for the organization.
• Industry Support/Contribution - How the nominee advanced the cause of Canadian marketing, especially beyond borders.

How to Enter

The Marketer of the Year Award is complimentary to enter.

Instructions:

• Apply for this award on the CMA Awards entry website.
• Select "Marketer of the Year Award" from the drop–down menu and complete the entry form.

Judging & Awarding

The judges will be made up of a panel of prominent marketing professionals and the CEO of the Canadian Marketing Association. The recipient of this award will be notified in early October.

Overview

CMA presents the inaugural Achievement in Marketing (AIM) Award to an individual who has shown outstanding performance and promise in the marketing profession. This award will highlight the next generation of Canadian marketers and set them up for future success and is a stepping stone to the existing premiere awards, which have been in existence for many years, at the annual CMA Awards.

The Canadian individual will be nominated due to their display of outstanding marketing creativity, achievements, strategic thinking, and passion for the marketing industry. Candidates are Individuals who have demonstrated a desire to advance their marketing career by strengthening the marketing community, making a positive difference, with a focus on pushing the marketing industry forward. 

Who Should Enter

This award is for junior to mid-level marketers with a maximum of 6 years marketing experience. The application may be self-submitted or through a nomination. Focus should be on achievements demonstrated in past 18 months and contains below specific criteria for the application:

• Bio
• Marketing Role - Describe the role of the individual and how the nominee demonstrates exceptional marketing acumen in their organization.
• Marketing Importance - Provide examples of how the nominee has executed successful new initiatives, has contributed to new creative strategies, and has helped to move the needle for brand performance by  applying future-forward innovations.  
• Industry Support - Include any volunteer roles, industry participation, or how the nominee has actively advocated for the marketing profession.

How to Enter

The AIM Award is complimentary to enter.

Instructions:

• Apply for this award on the CMA Awards entry website.
• Select "Achiever in Marketing Award" from the drop–down menu and complete the entry form.

Judging & Awarding

The judges will be made up of a panel of prominent marketing professionals and the CEO of the Canadian Marketing Association. The recipient of this award will be notified in early October.