AMA Baltimore MX Awards 2026

ENTER

BOLDLY.

into a space defined by momentum, precision, and unapologetic confidence. Join us in honoring that legacy while spotlighting the work driving what’s next.

AMA Baltimore MX Awards 2026

Meet The Judges…

Adam Yosim

Adam Yosim

Executive Vice President

Levy Public Relations & Events

Boca Raton, FL

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Amy Gwiazdowski

Amy Gwiazdowski

Vice President of Communications | Office of the CEO

American Marketing Association

Washington, D.C.

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David Beck

David Beck

Director, Go To Market Strategy - Channel Innovation & Commercialization

Mars

Portage, MI

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Devin Purgason

Devin Purgason

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC

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Eric Ebbert

Eric Ebbert

Brand Strategy Consultant

Phoenix, AZ

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Gene Pinder

Gene Pinder

Adjunct Instructor

Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business

Raleigh, NC

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Javier von Westphalen

Javier von Westphalen

Founder/CEO

Emergent Element

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Jenny Petty

Jenny Petty

Vice President, Industry Relations and Advisory Services

Simpson Scarborough

Missoula, MT

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Katie Jensen

Katie Jensen

Owner

Katie Jensen Consulting

Minneapolis, MN

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Lia Galvis

Lia Galvis

Senior Product Marketing Manager

ADP

Alpharetta, GA

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Lilia Arroyo Flores

Lilia Arroyo Flores

Founder/CEO

Dígame, LLC

Chicago, IL

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Michael Kaushansky

Michael Kaushansky

Director, Product Management, Measurement & Reporting

Walmart Connect

New York, NY

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Misty Wilson

Misty Wilson

Director of Marketing Operations

Development Guild

Raleigh, NC

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Myles Bristowe

Myles Bristowe

President

Wicked Good Results

Orlando, FL

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Nancy Anderson

Nancy Anderson

EVP, Social & Influencer

Havas PR North America

New York, NY

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Suzie Dieth

Suzie Dieth

NRG Consumer Energy Vice President and Chief Experience Officer

NRG Energy

Fort Worth, TX

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Toni Mishael

Toni Mishael

Creative Project Manager

Delta Air Lines

Atlanta, GA

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IDEAS. IMPACT.
EXCELLENCE. BOLDLY.

AMA Baltimore’s 2026 MX Awards invites you to Enter Boldly — into a space defined by momentum, precision, and unapologetic confidence. For over 40 years, this stage has been shaped by ideas that don’t hesitate. They move, they push, they lead. Join us on Wednesday, October 14 at The Penguin Room at Whitehall Mill in honoring that legacy while spotlighting the work driving what’s next.

This isn’t just a celebration of creativity and strategy, it’s a call to those ready to rise, to stand out, and to make their mark with intention. The standard is set. The direction is clear.

Judging Process

What are the judges looking for?

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Become a Sponsor

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Categories

Which ones are right for you?

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Represent Boldly

The MX Awards recognize the brands and agencies that don’t ask for attention, they command it. The work that cuts through, stops you mid-scroll, and shifts the standard. The kind that makes you look twice and think, that’s the mark to beat.

From sharp strategy to undeniable results, these entries don’t just land, they move things forward. Every submission is a statement of intent, pushing past expectation and into impact.

Entry Deadlines

Early Bird: Friday, June 26, 2026
Standard: Friday, August 21, 2026
Late: Friday, August 28, 2026

ENTRY FEES

Early Bird

Members: $125 for the first entry, $100 for each additional entry*
Non-Members: $175 for the first entry, $150 for each additional entry

STANDARD

Members: $150 for the first entry, $125 for each additional entry*
Non-Members: $200 for the first entry, $175 for each additional entry

Late

Members: $175 for the first entry, $150 for each additional entry*
Non-Members: $225 for the first entry, $200 for each additional entry

*Member pricing is exclusive to AMA chapters within the AMA One Chapter Alliance: Baltimore, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Washington, D.C.

Meet our Emcee, Megan M. Rivers

Emmy Award–winning storyteller. Former morning news co-anchor. Keynote speaker. Media strategist. Megan M. Rivers has spent over a decade turning live-television judgment into a language business owners can finally use.

Sponsors

AMA Baltimore members represent all levels of the marketing community – from interns to executives. The MX Awards offers four sponsorship levels designed to promote your business, build deeper connections, and increase brand visibility across the flourishing Baltimore marketing, advertising, and creative scene.

Over 76% of AMA Baltimore members represent senior and executive-level roles. Sponsoring the MX Awards is your opportunity to reach influential voices spanning dozens of industries.

Testimonials and Submission Tips

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MX Awards Winner

“We like the MX Awards because they are based on results, not merely subjective. You are asked to identify your wins and craft a challenge/solution/results narrative around your best work of the year. The MX Awards are also a great tool for agencies to build your case studies.”

– Diane Devaney / President and Founder, Devaney & Associates

MX Awards Winner

“Timing. It’s everything – try to give yourself enough space and time to consider your entry from all angles. So much work went into the accomplishment, be sure to give it what it deserves as you create the award submission. Every word truly counts – literally. It can be hard to pull back on words when you’re passionate about telling a great, meaningful story. Just be sure those words speak to the core of what makes your entry great and let your brand and accomplishments shine through.”

– Katie Leineweber / Assistant Vice President, Brand Strategy, SECU

MX Awards Winner

“It’s about showing how the whole journey works. Not just in the way we answer on the brief, or the copy and design execution, but also in the reaction. Did it move the needle on social? Sales? Show us why the work matters.”

– Rick Bowman / Senior Art Director, idfive

MX Awards Winner

“Think about the work you’ve done that really stands out in your mind. Rather than looking at categories first, start by choosing the marketing deliverables that have really made a difference and see which category they fit best into.”

– Timm Baldwin / Associate Vice President, Marketing and Brand Strategy, Towson University

MX Awards Winner

“Remember to always have your submission tell a story of impact. That means bringing it back to the objective and how your work positively achieved or effected it. Showing success measurements through ROI or positive growth makes your submission tell that story more colorfully.”

– Michael Tirone / Senior Vice President, CX, Digital, Weber Shandwick

2026 MX Awards