Achievement Awards
2025 Nominations are now closed.
Each year we celebrate outstanding
contributions and extraordinary Black
women in the marketing industry!
About: The Annual Marketing
Achievement Awards
The Achievement Awards are designed and curated by Black Women Marketers to recognize outstanding achievements by Black women in the marketing industry.
Here, awarding Black women is a significant honor.
According to the Association of National Advertisers,
in 2021, Black women marketers made up 6.3% of the
industry. In 2024, the number hasn’t budged much.
“We created the Achievement Awards to celebrate the real impact Black women are making in an industry that often uses our culture and aesthetics
without giving us our credit. We’re not just the trends; we’re the innovators behind them. These awards
recognize the women who are driving the conversations, shaping the brands, and setting the standards—often without the recognition they deserve. This opportunity acknowledges Black women for their creativity, strategy, and leadership that’s been leading the way the entire time.”
Through the Achievement Awards, we highlight,
honor, and celebrate the creativity, concepts,
productions, and execution of marketing and
communications strategies and campaigns by black women.
Black women in any of the following fields are eligible for nomination: marketing, communications, advertising, graphic design, content creation, and influencer marketing.
We offer awards in 7
distinct categories.
“Every day Black women contribute to
marketing campaigns & strategies with
our expertise and intellect. Our cultural
contributions have set the standard for
creativity in the industry, and we should
be recognized for those efforts. These
awards bring light to women often
overlooked in this industry.”
Award Categories & Eligibility
Breakthrough Marketer
A marketer who has been in the industry for less than 3 years and does amazing work. Breakthrough marketers are solidifying their position in the industry as a credible and reliable resource.
Hidden Gem
A marketer who glides under the radar with her contributions to the marketing industry. Whether mainly offline, or simply behind-the-scenes, she doesn't get nearly enough recognition for the amazing work in her portfolio.
Little Miss Viral
A marketer who continuously sets the bar in marketing. She goes viral by sharing resources, opinions, concepts, trends and/or insights about the industry.
Entrepreneur of the Year
An agency owner who is building and sustaining a successful marketing agency. Whether managing a large or small team, this award recognizes the impressionable impact of this agency with their clients.
Corporate Star
One of the industry’s best and brightest marketers in a corporate role or position. This marketer has a proven track record of success in organizational contributions, excellence, and responsibility.
CMO of the Year
A Chief Marketing Officer who has taken the marketing industry by storm with out-of-the-box thinking. They are an important and integral part of their organization's success.
Lifetime Achievement
An industry icon! They have influenced, consulted, and contributed countless hours to marketers, clients, and marketing campaigns for over 7 years.
Eligibility:
Self-nominations are allowed.
You may submit multiple nominations for each category, as well as a self-nomination.
You cannot nominate the same person more than once in the same category.
Nominees must be and identify as a Black woman.
All nominations are due by Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:59PM EST.
Past Awardees
Over the years, the Achievement Awards have celebrated the incredible women who are shaping the future of marketing. Each year, our Review and Selection Committees carefully evaluate hundreds of submissions to honor winners whose work, impact, and leadership set a standard for what’s possible.
Note: Past nominees are eligible for a current year nomination. However, past awardees are not eligible.
2024 Awardees
2023 Awardees
2022 Awardees
Past Nominees
Over the years, the Achievement Awards have championed hundreds of women in marketing. Our Review and Selection Committee(s) have reviewed over 200+ applications.
Note: Past nominees are eligible for a current year nomination. However, past awardees are not eligible.
