Marketing Advocate of the Year
This award is presented to an individual that is a stellar supporter of marketing who does not work in marketing specifically or have marketing in their title. This individual is committed to furthering and encouraging their own firm’s or industry partners’ marketing efforts on a daily basis. They assist their team by going out of the way to understand the mission and efforts of marketing. Nomination statements submitted for this category should focus on the individual’s achievements and efforts and clearly indicate how they go above and beyond the call of duty. We encourage you to nominate Firm Principals and Partners, seller/doers and collaborators who you believe should be recognized for their marketing efforts.
 

Andy Zinsmeyer Member of the Year
In honor of the first member of SMPS, Andy Zinsmeyer, this award is presented to an SMPS member who has been actively involved within the chapter. This individual is very committed to the continuous growth and improvement of the chapter. Their efforts over the past year have made a marked difference in the chapter’s success, whether it is a difference that affects the entire chapter or simply one component. Nomination statements submitted for this category should focus on the individual’s achievements directly related to SMPS Seattle.
 

Rising Star
This award is presented to an SMPS member who has been an SMPS Seattle member for two years or less. This individual has made a proactive effort to be involved in the opportunities offered by the SMPS Seattle chapter and has shown great dedication to the success of the chapter and to their own growth and development. Rising Stars typically engage with the chapter in multiple ways and look to utilize all that SMPS offers, but they also seek to give back. Nomination statements submitted for this category should focus on the individual’s achievements directly related to SMPS Seattle.
 

BD/Communications/Marketer of the Year
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding marketing efforts and leadership within their firm during the past year. This is an opportunity for members or non-members to recognize marketing, communications and/or business development achievements accomplished within a colleague’s firm and/or the A/E/C industry in general. Nomination statements submitted for this category should focus on the individual’s achievements directly related to their firm and/or the overall A/E/C industry.