December 4, 2025, 6:30pm 

OPYA STUDIOS

2402 Sidney St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, Southside

Meet our award judges– six of marketing’s sharpest minds, ready to judge yours:

We’re proud to announce the 2025 AMA Pittsburgh Marquee Award winners, honoring the region’s top marketers for bold thinking, creative excellence, and measurable impact. Join us in celebrating their standout work across industries.

Some submitting ad agencies were asked why it’s a no-brainer that they would apply for the 2025 results-based Marquee Awards.

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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.

History of The Marquee Awards

A well-established event for the AMA, The Marquee Awards served for many years as the organization’s flagship event. After a few years working to re-establish the event after the COVID pandemic, it re-emerged in 2024 with great success. The Marquee Awards are merit-based, allowing applicants to use data and outcomes to showcase the impact of their unique strategies for clients, internal stakeholders, and customers.

At our 2024 event, we were happy to announce Erin Miller, the entrepreneur and founder of Brand Strategies Group, had earned the coveted title of “Pittsburgh’s Marketer of the Year.”

“Winning the 2024 Marquee Award for Marketer of the Year was a transformative moment for me. This recognition not only celebrated my dedication to marketing but also elevated my professional credibility and opened doors for new opportunities. The award has positively impacted my business, helping me showcase the value and impact of what Brand Strategies Group delivers for our clients. It has also reinforced my commitment to supporting mission-driven organizations and inspired me to continue making a meaningful difference through my work. I am deeply honored to have received this recognition from such a prestigious organization.”

How to Apply to Win a Marquee Award

Prior to November 10th, 2025, applicants must submit a 1000-character or less overview and case history of a campaign they completed in 2025. Applicants must also include an overview of the results and/or outcomes to show the effectiveness of their strategy in one of the following categories:

• Digital Marketing
• Social Media
• Print
• Broadcast
• Integrated Campaign
• Up & Coming Marketer to Watch

Submissions in each category will be organized into winners for B2B, B2C, and Non-Profit campaigns.

Agencies, in-house teams, or individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else. Applicants can submit to more than one category. Up & Coming Marketers to Watch must have less than 5 years of experience in marketing.

Questions? Contact us.

Award Categories

For 2025, after feedback from our membership, we have expanded The Marquee Awards to include more opportunities to showcase the high level of marketing talent within our city and provide additional chances to win the coveted title of “Marketer of the Year.”

The Marquee Awards will be organized into three categories: B2B Campaigns, B2C Campaigns, and Non-Profit Campaigns.

The following awards in each category will be presented:

• Top Digital Campaign (e.g., OTT, PPC, Email Marketing, etc.)
• Top Social Media Campaign (e.g., Organic or Paid Strategies)
• Top Print Campaign (e.g., Traditional Magazine, Billboard, Direct Mail, etc.)
• Top Broadcast Campaign (e.g., Traditional Radio, Podcast, Commercials, etc.)
• Top Integrated Campaign

All finalists that win a top spot in each category will be considered for the most coveted title of all: the 2025 Pittsburgh Marketers of the Year.