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American Marketing Association Chicago's 2026 Palmer Marketing Awards Open for Entries Ready to Announce with Confidence?

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American Marketing Association Chicago's 2026 Palmer Marketing Awards Open for Entries Ready to Announce with Confidence? Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - March 23, 2026) - The American Marketing Association Chicago (AMA Chicago), the largest professional chapter in the American Marketing Association's North American network, announces that submissions are now open for the 2026 Palmer Marketing Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding marketing campaigns that demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation and results.

While the Palmer Marketing Awards reflect the vibrant spirit of Chicago and the Midwest, AMA Chicago welcomes submissions from marketers nationwide whose work embodies the creativity and innovation the awards were designed to honor. The deadline to submit a campaign is 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, April 17, 2026.

"The Palmer Marketing Awards celebrate the campaigns, teams and leaders who are shaping the future of marketing through bold thinking and meaningful results," says Chris McGuire, president of AMA Chicago. "We are proud to recognize work that not only demonstrates creativity and innovation, but also delivers true impact for brands, organizations and audiences."

Named for James L. Palmer, the first president of the Chicago chapter of the American Marketing Association in 1937, the Palmer Marketing Awards honor campaigns that raise the bar for the profession. The awards recognize excellence across nine categories:

A Grand Prize winner will also be selected from among the category winners. Information about the awards program and judges is available on the AMA Chicago website.

Entries will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges featuring senior marketing leaders from a wide range of industries and disciplines. The 2026 Palmer Marketing Awards judges include Fernando Bernando, Marketing Director, Fannie May at Ferrero North America; Brian Camen, Senior Director, Content & Public Relations, Ferrara Candy Company; Taylor Crowley, Chief Marketing Officer, Boka Restaurant Group; Tim Hanley, National Sales Director, LG; Nick James, Senior Director of E-commerce, Dick's Sporting Goods; Kelsey McShane, Senior Manager, Measurement & Analytics, Brand Marketing, United Airlines; Santhi Ramesh, Chief Commercial Officer, The Pampered Chef; Molly Starman, Managing Director, Chicago HQ, Golin; Pam Sturchio, Regional VP, Brand Partnerships, Billboard; Jess Vultaggio, Vice President, Creative, Capabilities & Innovation, Kraft Heinz; and Ethelbert Williams, Head of Marketing, Retail Media Search & DTC Performance, PepsiCo.

Entrants should review the official submission guidelines, including terms and conditions, before preparing their entries. The 2026 entry fee is $375, with subsequent submissions priced at $275.

Winning a Palmer Marketing Award offers more than recognition. It positions a campaign as a benchmark of excellence, showcases measurable impact, reinforces creative and strategic expertise, and elevates a brand's reputation as a leader in marketing innovation and results.

For complete submission guidelines, category details and awards information, visit the Palmer Marketing Awards section of the AMA Chicago website. AMA Chicago offers a variety of membership options for individuals and groups. For more information, visit AMA Chicago online.

The American Marketing Association Chicago is now accepting entries for the 2026 Palmer Marketing Awards. Entries will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges.

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About American Marketing Association Chicago

AMA Chicago, the largest professional chapter in the American Marketing Association's North American network, provides ongoing development opportunities for Chicagoland marketers to expand knowledge, improve skills and grow careers through access to innovative marketing thought leaders and cutting-edge programming. Marketers from agencies, brands, small businesses, non-profit organizations and consultancies are invited to join AMA Chicago to connect with marketers from every industry and skill set.

Contact: Karolyn Raphael,

Director of PR for AMA Chicago

Karolyn@wingermarketing.com

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Source: American Marketing Association Chicago

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