2026 AMA Cincinnati Pinnacle Awards

The AMA Cincinnati Pinnacle Awards are our biggest celebration of the year, bringing together the region’s marketing community to recognize the ideas, campaigns, and people making an impact.

Every finalist will take home a ranked trophy honoring their achievement, making it a night dedicated to celebrating the incredible work happening across Cincinnati’s marketing community.

Join us for an evening of recognition, connection, and celebration. Enjoy cocktails and bites, photo opportunities, and lively entertainment as we cheer on the talented teams and professionals shaping our industry. Whether you are supporting your team, finding inspiration, or reconnecting with fellow marketers, the Pinnacle Awards promise a memorable night.

• AMA Members: $75, plus taxes and fees
• Guests: $90, plus taxes and fees
• Students: $35 (limited quantity available), plus taxes and fees
• Non-profits: $55, plus taxes and fees

Taxes and fees make up approxmiately 9-11% of the ticket price. All ticket sales are through Eventbrite. No cash payment is accepted at the door.

This year, we are thrilled to recognize...

• Best Best Use of Video
• Best Use of Social Media
• Best Data-Driven Campaign
• Best Experiential Campaign
• Best Community Impact Campaign
• Best Brand Launch or Rebranding Effort
• Best Content Marketing
• Best Digital Strategy & Execution
• Best Customer Experience (CX) and/or Sales Enablement Execution
• Best Non-Marketing Marketing Campaign
• Best Collegiate/Student Campaign

This prestigious award is like a “lifetime achievement” award; it is not time-bound. It recognizes leaders who have made a lasting impact and brought acclaim to the city or the marketing profession.

The All-Star Award celebrates accomplished marketing professionals who are at the top of their game and making a powerful impact right now. These leaders, innovators, and high-performers are in their prime, driving results, inspiring teams, and shaping what great marketing looks like in Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Marketing Rising Stars Award is like a high-five for excellent young marketing professionals under 35. It’s all about celebrating their cool marketing skills, killer campaigns, and impact on the industry. If you know of a marketer on the rise, this award is for them!

This award recognizes a moment that is uniquely Cincinnati and has had an impact both within and beyond our region.

About the AMA Cincinnati Marketing Pinnacle Awards

The Pinnacle Awards are the premier marketing awards program in the Greater Cincinnati area and an opportunity to focus on the important work you do every day to elevate the role of marketing within your organization and across our community.

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