From Big Ideas to Bold Moves: Celebrating Marketing’s Brightest Minds. 

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From Big Ideas to Bold Moves: Celebrating Marketing’s Brightest Minds. 

Chief Marketer’s People of the Year Awards celebrates the visionaries who push boundaries, drive impact and are redefining marketing with creativity, innovation, and strategic brilliance.

We’re looking to spotlight industry leaders—both internal or external—who have not only achieved success but have also shared their expertise to inspire and uplift the marketing community.

Know someone who’s making a real impact? Nominate them today!

Early Deadline: June 13, 2025

Late Deadline: June 20, 2025

Early deadline expires in:

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Categories

Select a category below to read its description and learn more.

  • AGENCY MARKETERS OF THE YEAR

    • Account Managers of the Year
    • CEOs of the Year
    • Chief Marketing Officer of the Year
    • Chief People Officers of the Year
    • Creative & Digital Mavens of the Year

  • BRAND MARKETERS OF THE YEAR

    • Brand Marketers of the Year
    • CMOs of the Year
    • Future CMOs (Rising Stars)
    • Innovator of the Year
    • Sustainability Champions

    • Entry Guidelines

    EARLY DEADLINE
    June 13, 2025

    LATE DEADLINE
    June 20, 2025

    All entries must be submitted by June 20, 2025. Honorees will be notified in Fall 2025.

    WHO’S ELIGIBLE?

    Chief Marketer’s People of the Year Awards are open to all agencies, brands, nonprofits/associations, and government organizations. Self nominations are welcomed. 

    ENTRY FEES

    The price of each primary entry is $450. A late fee of $199 will be applied to entries submitted after June 13. Payment in full must accompany the entry. Entry fees are not refundable.

    Submission Requirements

    When entering, you will be asked to submit the following information:*

    • Outline the reason why the individual should be named an honoree.

    • Please provide some details of the individual’s role in the organization.

    • Please explain how your nominee has raised the bar on creativity, strategy and execution for the organization, or how they have gone above and beyond expectations.

    • Supporting Materials can include anything that best represents the success of your work. Examples include:

      • Websites
      • ROI Stats
      • Media Coverage
      • Press Materials
      • Testimonials
      • Research Documents
      • Videos
      • Photos

    *NOTE: Each section of the application has a 300 word limit

    Contact Us

    Chief Marketer’s People of the Year is a recognition program celebrating brand and agency marketers who are driving our industry forward. The honorees are selected from nominations by peers and Chief Marketer editors. For inquiries about the 2025 People of the Year, contact Megan Sigg at [email protected].