Calling all exceptional marketers! It’s that time of the year again when we gather to honor the trailblazers, the innovators, and the game-changers in the world of marketing. The AMA Awards are just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate the individuals, teams, and campaigns that have made a real impact on the South Florida marketing community.
Deadline for submissions: April 15th
Marketing Awards
Company Name: rbb Communications
Campaign Name: Modernizing and Elevating a Miami Cultural Icon: The Adrienne Arsht Center Rebrand
Company Name: Fleet Advantage
Campaign Name: Fleet Advantage Marketing Team: Pioneering Innovation and Community Impact
Company Name: Cox Science Center
Campaign Name: Cox Science Center’s Record-Breaking Dinosaur Takeover
Company Name: City of Pompano Beach
Campaign Name: Love Always, Pompano Campaign
Company Name: Merit Mile
Campaign Name: PR Campaign To Promote Truck Lifecycle Data Awareness
Company Name: Penta Marketing LLC
Campaign Name: The Oasis by Mastercard 2024
Judges for the AMA South Florida Annual Awards are selected through a rigorous and intentional process to ensure fairness, expertise, and integrity. Jury committee members are carefully vetted based on their professional experience, subject-matter expertise, and demonstrated leadership within the marketing industry.
Selection prioritizes senior-level marketers and industry practitioners with a proven track record of excellence, strategic thinking, and ethical judgment. Judges are also evaluated for objectivity and their ability to assess work against defined criteria, ensuring a consistent and unbiased review process.
Each juror is chosen to uphold the credibility of the awards and to ensure every submission is evaluated by qualified, respected professionals committed to recognizing outstanding marketing achievement.
Judges for the AMA South Florida Annual Awards are selected through a rigorous and intentional process to ensure fairness, credibility, and industry excellence. Jury committee members are carefully vetted based on professional experience, subject-matter expertise, and demonstrated leadership within the marketing industry.
Selection prioritizes senior-level marketers and practitioners with a proven track record of strategic thinking, results-driven work, and ethical judgment. Judges are also evaluated for objectivity and their ability to assess submissions against defined criteria, ensuring a consistent and unbiased evaluation process. We do not select judges at random—each juror is chosen to uphold the integrity and prestige of the awards.
Serving as an AMA Awards judge is an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the marketing profession while gaining a behind-the-scenes view of exceptional work across industries. Judges help set the standard for excellence, support peer recognition, and play a critical role in celebrating innovation and impact.
In addition to professional contribution, judging offers exposure to emerging trends, peer collaboration with respected marketing leaders, and increased visibility within the AMA South Florida and broader marketing community.
Marketing Awards
Jessica Zuckier is a proven leader, strategic thinker and integrated marketing specialist who possesses over 20 years of experience in her field. She has spent the majority of her career developing marketing and lead generation campaigns as well as social media strategies.
With over 28 years of experience, Camilo Caicedo is the CEO and Founder of Penta Marketing, a top 10 creative agency in South Florida and part of the Inc. 5000. He has led more than 1000 brand experiences in 14 countries. As former President of AMA South Florida and a seasoned speaker, Camilo is known for driving innovation in experiential marketing, loyalty programs, and multicultural engagement.
Alexander is an award-winning digital marketing expert with 14 years of experience and 50+ successful projects. He leads Learn Factory - EdTech accelerator that helps coaches and entrepreneurs launch and scale online education businesses. Published author, researcher and creator of a YouTube channel
Frida is a passionate and strong leader currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration with a focus on Data Analytics. Frida served as the President of the American Marketing Association at Palm Beach Atlantic University 2023-2024, where her team placed Top 5 in the USA, which was announced at the National AMA Conference in New Orleans.
Fabiola has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading marketing and sales teams to make healthcare more accessible and impactful. She holds a Master’s in Marketing from EGADE Business School and is a Certified Life Coach from FIU. Combining strategy, empathy, and innovation, Fabiola inspires teams to create meaningful brand growth and lasting solutions.
Experienced in leading Fortune 500 brand portfolios and driving business growth across global markets. Specializes in brand building, business turnarounds, innovation strategy, and organizational development. Successfully works with startups and executives to align business strategy with long-term vision.
Dr. Betty Carew is CEO ADsource - Full Service Advertising and Digital Marketing Agency and a former 3M executive with 30 years of experience in marketing and business strategy. She’s also the founder of a nonprofit for women’s empowerment and serves on the AMA board.
Marcello Sasso is a marketing strategist with 20+ years of experience in market research, CX, and business intelligence. He has held senior roles at top agencies and specializes in AI-powered insights for strategic growth. Currently, he serves as VP of Programming at AMA South Florida.
Ana Meira is a creative strategist and the Founding Partner of Regular Animal, a Miami-based agency blending branding, design, and digital innovation. With global experience and deep expertise in AR, NFTs, and the Metaverse, she leads transformative marketing projects for top brands and serves as VP of Marketing at AMA South Florida.
Ignacio is a senior marketing strategist with 15+ years of experience creating impactful brand experiences across the U.S. and Latin America. He specializes in experiential marketing for leading companies in finance, tech, hospitality, and lifestyle—blending creative insight with flawless execution to drive meaningful audience connections.
Michelle Zambrana is an award-winning bilingual social media strategist and founder of Cafecito & a Consult. With over a decade of experience, she’s led content and branding strategies for top brands like Twitter, AT&T, and P&G. A proud Florida Gator and FIU graduate, she’s also a mom, former teacher, and board member at 305 Pink Pack.
Allison Moraga-Rodriguez is the Marketing Associate at Neology Group, a vertically integrated real estate development firm. There, she leads strategic marketing efforts across a diverse property portfolio. She also works closely with leasing and operations teams to drive lease-ups, boost brand awareness, and enhance property performance.
Daniella Valeriano is the Regional Director for PanLATAM and the Andean Region at Meta, leading business development teams in Miami and Bogotá. With 18+ years in digital marketing and product development, she specializes in mobile advertising and user experience across Latin America and the U.S. Previously, she was Director of Digital Products at Univision in New York. Originally from Venezuela, she now lives in Miami with her son, Isaac.
David Del Rio is a seasoned digital marketing strategist with over eight years of experience leading performance-based paid media campaigns. He has developed and executed full-funnel strategies across platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, and DV360.
Nick is the founder of Marketing Link, an award-winning agency known for driving profitable, transparent marketing outcomes. His leadership has earned multiple industry honors for excellence. A proud member of AMA South Florida and Forbes Business Council, Nick champions data-driven strategies that help businesses grow smarter and scale faster.
Pedro Julio Uribe Bermudez is a digital strategy expert and Founder of Avenzza, a global consulting firm in Miami. He held leadership roles at Accenture, IBM, and Microsoft, where he drove digital transformation and AI adoption across Latin America.
A dedicated Board Member of the American Marketing Association, this individual brings extensive expertise in marketing strategy, brand development, and digital innovation.
Diego Camacho is a digital growth expert and Country Manager at Google for Spanish-speaking LATAM. With 10+ years at Google, he supports business scaling and mentors startups through Google Launchpad and Endeavor. He brings global experience from Asia and Australia and holds a Master’s in Marketing from UNSW and executive training from Babson College.
Ricardo Felice is a marketing executive with 25+ years of experience in advertising and brand strategy. He worked with top agencies like Leo Burnett and Ogilvy, led global marketing at Digicel, and now consults for major brands while managing CPG growth at Industrias San Miguel USA across the U.S. and Latin America.
Mark Behar is an author and marketing executive from Toronto. He has worked in the SaaS space for the last 15 years and led marketing storytelling projects with household name companies in seven countries. Those projects include one-on-one interviews with C-level executives from Burger King, Consumer Reports, BT Group, NRG Energy, and countless others. Mark currently lives with his wife, Natalie, and his boy/girl twins, Moiz and Ella, in Boca Raton, Florida.
Kristal Piccolo is a B2B marketing executive with over 18 years of experience driving growth and digital transformation across Latin America. At Ricoh, she leads regional marketing strategy, aligning business outcomes with brand innovation. She’s also the founder of Madres Ejecutivas, a platform supporting working mothers in leadership. Kristal holds an MBA from IESA and executive education from Kellogg and Cornell.
Deadline for submissions: April 15th
Anyone is welcome to participate in the 2024 Marketing Awards, and we truly mean everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned marketing professional, a small business owner, a budding marketing student, or even a freelancer—these awards are open for you.
Marketing or communications campaigns must have taken place between January 1st, 2024, and December 31st, 2024. Submitted campaigns must not have been previously entered for the AMA Awards.
Absolutely, you’re welcome to submit applications for multiple categories! We encourage participants to showcase their versatility and expertise across different categories. Submitting in more than one category not only increases your chances of recognition but also provides a comprehensive view of your skills and accomplishments.
