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Marketing Awards

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 South Florida Marketing Awards — the flagship recognition program of our Chapter, a chartered professional chapter of the American Marketing Association (learn more), the world’s largest marketing association — 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. 

Submissions are evaluated by a merit-selected panel of expert judges using a structured scoring methodology. (Learn more about our Judging Process →)

Marketing Awards

This Year's Categories Are:

Best Branding of the Year

Marketing Team of the Year

Marketing Campaign of the Year

Digital and Social Media Campaign of the Year

PR & Communications Campaign of the Year

Experiential Marketing Campaign of the Year

Our Jury Committee Selection Process

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.

Want to Become an AMA Awards Judge?

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.

Why Judge the AMA 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.

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

Meet the Jury

Jessica Zuckier

Brand Digital Marketing Manager, Grant Cardone Enterprises

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.

Darren McColl

Marketing Consultant & Brand Storytelling Advisor

Darren “Daz” McColl is a globally recognized marketing leader and former Chief Marketing Officer of Neiman Marcus. A pioneer in brand storytelling, he led award-winning campaigns including Queensland Tourism’s “The Best Job in the World.” He is co-author of the NYT bestseller Storyscaping and now advises brands on storytelling, creativity, and AI-driven marketing.

Alexander Serebriakoff

CEO & Founder of Learn Factory

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 Alsterhem

Office assistant at the AACSB-accredited Rinker School of Business at Palm Beach Atlantic University

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.

Sol Naios

Digital marketing strategist

Sol Naios is a digital marketing strategist based in Miami, originally from Argentina, with over 10 years of experience in social media, content strategy, and digital growth. She has worked with brands and institutions such as Sony Latin America and RENAPER (Argentina’s National Registry of Persons), developing performance-driven campaigns and building strong digital presence across different industries. Her work focuses on audience engagement, content strategy, and scalable growth, bringing both a creative and analytical perspective to marketing.

Ignacio Albornoz

Magic Makers Agency, VP of Marketing

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.

Blake Makuuchi

Senior Marketing Manager, Business Show Media Ltd

Blake Makuuchi is the Senior Marketing Manager for Business Show Media Ltd. She oversees the partnerships, keynotes, and end-to-end marketing campaigns for the B2B Marketing Expo Miami and The Business Show Miami, the leading marketing and business exhibitions in the US. She is an enthusiastic marketer with a passion for connecting local marketing and entrepreneur communities to the free events she helps organize.

Ekaterina Myrcha

Marketing and business development executive

Ekaterina Myrcha is a marketing and business development executive with 17+ years of experience, leading major global sponsorships and fintech entertainment initiatives at Sber, and now building scalable commercial models in esports and gaming.

Fabiola Rojas

Commercial and Marketing Director at Fármacos Continentales

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.

Dr. Betty Carew

CEO ADsource

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.

Konstantin Zhuchkov

Director of AI & Learning Systems

Konstantin Zhuchkov is an international expert in AI-powered business automation for sales and marketing, with 12+ years of experience across EdTech and service-based businesses. He is a published author in AI-driven marketing research, a competition judge, and an award recipient recognized for his contributions to education.

Marcello Sasso

Marketing Strategist & AI Research Consultant

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.

Julia Kolodkina

Founder & CEO, Aliiiens: Brand Venture Lab

Julia Kolodkina brand strategist and creative entrepreneur with over a decade of experience leading branding and marketing for Fortune 500 companies. She is the Founder & CEO of Aliiiens: Brand Venture Lab, helping bold companies grow and stand out through next-generation brand strategy. She is also the founder of ALL EYES ON US, a curated NYC community for ambitious women entrepreneurs building serious businesses with purpose.

Valentina Simon De Ferrari

Marketing Strategist and Sports Manager, RUN Agency, Event Production & Engagement

Valentina Simon De Ferrari is a Marketing Strategist and Sports Manager working at the intersection of sports, culture, and community. She leads marketing initiatives across agency and club environments, focusing on brand development, fan engagement, and live experiences. With a background as a competitive athlete and endurance runner, she brings a performance-driven mindset to her work, combining strategy, creativity, and execution to build brands that connect both on and off the field.

Mark Behar

Head of Customer Advocacy- Skillsoft

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.

Dmitri Wolf

Communication Strategist, Public Speaking Coach & Lecturer (Singularity University)

Dmitriy Wolf is a Miami-based communication strategist and psycholinguist who has trained 20,000+ professionals in 13 countries since 2009, helping leaders communicate with clarity and authority through a method that blends speaking technique, audience psychology, and persuasion, while also co-building AI-powered education programs through SmartExpert.

Abdull Albeloushi

Miami-based Marketing & Communications Manager

Abdull Albeloushi is a Miami-based Marketing & Communications Manager in luxury hospitality, leading integrated brand and digital initiatives at Ocean Club Key Biscayne, holding a Master’s in Global Strategic Communications, dual certifications from the Digital Marketing Institute and American Marketing Association, and serving on the board of AMA South Florida.

Maria Grineva

CEO of an international marketing agency

Maria Grineva is the CEO of an international marketing agency and a strategic marketing expert with 9+ years of experience delivering 450+ projects across the U.S., CIS, and Europe, formerly holding key roles at Medtronic and Coloplast, author of “Marketing Department in 4 Months,” MBA-level Brand Management lecturer at RANEPA, and Director of Strategic Partnerships at AMA South Florida.

Caryne Say

Founder of StrataGuide and a commercial strategist

Caryne Say is the founder of StrataGuide and a strategist for growth-stage B2B tech companies. With 18+ years in SaaS, fintech, marketplaces, and healthtech, she builds go-to-market systems that reduce founder dependency. Her work drove $90M+ revenue, including scaling Grovo from $1M to $8M ARR and generating $26.4M at Breather. She is a Techstars mentor and recognized among top women in GTM and SaaS.

Tatiana Páez

Head of Marketing, AMG Global Distribution – Loreal, VOGUE

Tatiana Páez is a marketing strategist with 10+ years of experience in consumer-centric digital and omnichannel strategies. She has worked with companies like Facebook, Adglow, and Tigo, using data and behavioral insights. Now Head of Marketing at AMG Global Distribution, she leads brands like Nestlé and L'Oréal across Latin America and the Caribbean, bridging global strategies with local cultural insights.

Catalina Chabur

Marketing Director, AMG Global Distribution – Loreal, VOGUE

Catalina has 20+ years of experience in business development, commercial strategy, and international expansion. As Director of Business Development at AMG Global Distribution, she drives growth for brands like Nestlé, L'Oréal, Mars, and Mondelēz across Latin America and the Caribbean. Previously, she held leadership roles at Kraft Heinz and GE Lighting, leading market expansion, retail partnerships, and supply chain optimization.

Maggie Rivers

Senior Manager of Brand Marketing for the Miami Dolphins

Maggie Rivers is the Senior Manager of Brand Marketing for the Miami Dolphins, responsible for driving brand strategy across Memberships and partnerships while leading the project management/marketing operations team. A proud University of Oklahoma graduate, Maggie transformed a lifelong love of sports into a career centered on building powerful brand identities and creating memorable experiences for fans. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution—ensuring the Dolphins brand resonates both on and off the field.

Natasha Tous

Founder, Éclat® | Leadership & Communication Strategist

Natasha Tous is a former global executive turned entrepreneur with 20+ years building iconic brands across media and consumer products, including Barbie, Fisher-Price, and Sesame Street. As Founder of Éclat®, she designed The Eclat Method® leadership programs that strengthens communication, alignment, and influence. Drawing on global brand strategy, she helps organizations build future-ready leaders who drive performance through clarity and alignment.

Kristal Piccolo

Vice President of Marketing & Software- Ricoh LATAM

Kristal Piccolo is passionate about developing and bringing to market innovative technology solutions to solve critical business problems. She identifies herself with Analytical Thinking and customer centricity mindset. During her 18 years of experience in B2B technology, she has helped companies in their internal transformation and their business models to services. Her personal goal is defined by positively everything around her, developing people, and helping the company succeed.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the deadline for submissions?

Deadline for submissions: April 15th 2026

Who can enter the awards?

Anyone is welcome to submit entries for the 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.

What is the eligibility criteria?

Marketing or communications campaigns must have taken place between January 1st, 2025, and December 31st, 2025. Submitted campaigns must not have been previously entered for the AMA Awards.

Can I submit applications for more than one category?

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.