AMA Pittsburgh Celebrates Marketing Excellence at 2025 Marquee Awards

The Marquee Awards

The Marquee Awards from the American Marketing Association is Pittsburgh’s premier marketing event showcasing the bright talent of Pittsburgh’s marketing elite. This exclusive event gives top agencies and marketing teams the opportunity to be recognized as the best Marketeers in the Steel City.

A full house gathered at OPYA Studios on Pittsburgh’s South Side as the American Marketing Association Pittsburgh Chapter (AMA Pittsburgh) announced the winners and finalists of the 2025 Marquee Awards.

The annual event recognizes outstanding marketing across the region, honoring work that is not only creative but also strategic and results-driven. Campaigns from agencies, in-house teams, and nonprofits were celebrated for their innovation, storytelling, and measurable impact.

This year brought a record number of nominations, showcasing the depth and diversity of talent within Pittsburgh’s marketing community. Each submission was carefully evaluated by a panel of industry leaders in marketing, advertising, public relations, digital strategy, and design.

From rebrands and integrated campaigns to data-driven strategies and bold creative executions, the Marquee Awards continue to spotlight the people and projects pushing the marketing industry forward in Western Pennsylvania.

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The Winners

Top Honors

• Best in Show – Brand Strategies Group
• Up and Coming Marketer to Watch – Courtney Ackleson

Nonprofits

• Best Fully Integrated Campaign – Kamin Science Center
• Best Digital Marketing – Jewish Federation Greater Pittsburgh

B2C

• Best Social Media Campaign – Pipitone
• Best Digital Marketing Campaign – Level Agency
• Best Fully Integrated Campaign – Brand Strategies Group
• Best B2C – Brand Strategies Group
• Best Print Campaign – B2C – Grandpa Joes Candy Shop

B2B

• Best Fully Integrated Campaign – ODATO
• Best Digital Marketing – ODATO
• Best B2B – ODATO 

 Finalists

• Best Nonprofit Fully Integrated Campaign – Jewish Federation Greater Pittsburgh
• Best B2C Digital Marketing – Level Agency
• Best B2C Social Media Campaign – untitled
• Best B2C Fully Integrated Campaign – Rebel Fox
• Best B2B Social Media – Krakoff Communications
• Best B2B Digital Marketing – Pipitone
• Best B2B Fully Integrated Campaign – BLD Marketing
• Up and Coming Marketer to Watch – Mairead Clements

“Pittsburgh has always been a city of transformation and our marketing community is right at the center of it. The awesome turnout for the Marquee Awards was proof of that. Your work and support fuel everything we do. Here’s to the winners, the nominees, and the entire creative community pushing Pittsburgh forward,” said Chris Bevel, AMA Pittsburgh President.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers and generous sponsors who made this year’s Marquee Awards possible. Your time, energy, and support help power AMA Pittsburgh and elevate the region’s marketing community. We are grateful for your commitment to celebrating and advancing the region’s marketing community.

Pipitone On AMA’s Marquee Awards

Pittsburgh’s best don’t just create bold campaigns. They prove it—with results. That’s why Pipitone teams are Marquee-bound. Listen as Scott Pipitone has fun sharing key Marquee dates with his agency. The Marquee celebration submission deadline is November 10, 2025.