Australia’s Premier Marketing Awards Program

Entries are now officially open for the 2026 AMI Marketing Excellence Awards, Australia’s leading recognition program for marketing excellence.

For more than 40 years, the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) has celebrated the campaigns, leaders and teams delivering strategy, innovation and measurable business impact across Australia.

But these Awards go beyond recognising campaigns.

They recognise the marketers behind the work  the thinkers, strategists and leaders shaping the future of Australian marketing.

Behind every headline-making campaign is strategic insight.
Behind every brand transformation is a team driving commercial success.
Behind every measurable result is leadership, discipline and innovation.

Because behind every campaign that moves the dial stands a marketer driving growth and impact.

Recognising Excellence Across Modern Marketing

The 2026 AMI Marketing Excellence Awards reflect the full breadth of today’s marketing landscape, from brand strategy and B2B marketing to customer experience, data and sustainability.

This year includes refreshed and newly introduced categories that recognise the evolving demands of the profession:

• Marketing Strategy

• B2B Marketing Excellence

• Retention & Loyalty

• Australia Made Excellence Award

These additions highlight the increasing importance of long-term strategic thinking, business-to-business excellence and customer retention in driving sustainable commercial success.

Special National Awards Recognising Marketing Leadership

In addition to 17 campaign categories, AMI’s Special National Awards honour individual and team leadership across all career stages:

• The Rocket Future Leader of the Year

• The Lisa Ronson, Emerging Marketer of the Year

• Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) of the Year

• Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the Year

From emerging marketers to senior executives, the AMI Marketing Excellence Awards celebrate the professionals advancing marketing in Australia.

Why Enter the 2026 AMI Marketing Excellence Awards?

Entering Australia’s premier marketing awards program enables organisations and individuals to:

• Benchmark their work against national industry standards

• Gain recognition from experienced marketing peers

• Elevate professional credibility and brand reputation

• Celebrate the teams delivering measurable business outcomes

Finalists and winners will be honoured at the AMI Marketing Excellence Awards Long Lunch on 11 September 2026, where Australia’s marketing community will come together to celebrate excellence, creativity and leadership.

Key Dates

Entries Open: 26 February 2026
Entries Close: 25 May 2026

Late fees apply to entries where payment is received after 25 May 2026.

Enter the 2026 AMI Marketing Excellence Awards

If your work has delivered measurable impact and helped shape Australian marketing, this is your opportunity to be recognised among the industry’s best.

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For full category details, entry criteria and submission guidelines, visit HERE