2026 Marketer of the Year

This award is given to an individual who markets professional AEC services primarily in Greater Cincinnati and/or Greater Dayton regions. This award recognizes leadership, achievements and accomplishments in his or her career. Self nominations are encouraged, as well as nominations from members and nonmembers. The award will be presented during the Greater Cincinnati SMPS Annual Meeting in October 2026.

The winner of Marketer of the Year will receive an award and a $250 scholarship of their choice towards either:

Earning the CPSM certification (if eligible)
Attending Amplify AEC (SMPS National Conference) or an SMPS Regional Conference

Eligibility
Nominee must:

Be an employee/owner of a company whose practice focuses on the built environment
Work in Greater Cincinnati or Greater Dayton
Have been in marketing and/or the AEC industry for at least five years

Judging Criteria and Scoring
Selection shall be based on the following criteria:

Establishing and maintaining high standards of marketing (can include market research, marketing planning, client and business development, proposals, promotional activity, and management)
Accomplishments, measurable results, benefits and how they exemplify marketing excellence
Exhibited leadership in the AEC community (Active contributor to SMPS including leadership and engagement locally, regionally, or nationally. Well-known and respected in the industry, speaking engagements, publishing, etc.)
Mentorship, training or education of other marketers/AEC professionals (formal or informal, within firm, via SMPS or other industry organizations, etc.)

Criteria Points

High Standards of Marketing 25
Accomplishments, Results, Benefits 30
Leadership 20
Mentorship, Training, Education 25
Total 100

Judges from outside the chapter will evaluate the awards based on the above-stated criteria. Judges will be assembled for their expertise in the areas of marketing, communications, and the AEC industry as a whole.
Deadline and Requirements

Deadline
5:00 PM EST on Monday, August 31, 2026

* Nominee Name:

* Nominee Title:

* Nominee Company:

* Nominee Phone #:

* Nominee Email:

* I chose to nominate this person as the 2025-2026 Marketer of the Year for the following reasons: 250 words or less

If self-nominating, please include a letter of recommendation from a principal/executive at your firm. Alternatively, you may submit a letter from a colleague in a leadership position within SMPS, a similar AEC industry organization, or a marketing organi

* Submission to Address Criteria (to be completed by nominator) – limited to two pages with a font size of no less than 10 pt. The Qualifying Statement should describe how the nominee meets/exceeds all of the award criteria. Specific examples should be given. No additional documents are permitted, though graphics, quotes and call-outs can be used within the two pages.

* Photo of Nominee: Provide a color headshot in JPG or PNG format.

* Nominated By:

* Nominator Title:

* Nominator Company:

* Nominator Email:

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