Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 AMI Marketing Excellence Awards Are Here!
The **Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)** is back and ready to recognize the brightest minds in the industry with the 2025 AMI Marketing Excellence Awards! This prestigious event, now in its **42nd year**, continues to be a beacon of recognition for marketers across Australia, celebrating creativity, innovation, and profound impact at every stage of a marketing career.
What’s New This Year?
As the marketing landscape evolves, so do the awards! The **2025 AMI Awards** introduce exciting new categories and expanded recognition, making participation more inclusive and enticing than ever before.
Introducing the **Lisa Ronson Next Generation Marketing Leader Award**
This unique accolade pays tribute to the late **Lisa Ronson**, a paragon of marketing leadership and mentorship in Australia. It aims to spotlight emerging professionals aged **35 and under**, celebrating those who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, creativity, and a forward-thinking vision for the marketing industry. **Finalists will be selected based on a combination of written submissions, recommendations, and interviews**, focusing on their strategic thinking and career impact.
Exciting New Category: **AI-Powered Marketing Campaign**
This category highlights campaigns that have skillfully harnessed **artificial intelligence** to elevate marketing strategies, targeting, automation, and personalization. Judges will assess the pivotal role AI played in decision-making processes and the measurable results achieved.
Spotlight on **Marketing Team of the Year**
This category honors **in-house teams** that drive impactful results through collaboration and strategic execution. It’s a celebration of team culture, diversity of thought, and the metrics that quantify their success for both brand and business.
Making It More Accessible
In an effort to encourage broader industry participation, entry prices have been significantly reduced. **Individual entry pricing** has been slashed, including for flagship categories like **CMO of the Year** and **CPM of the Year**, with **early bird entries starting from just $225 for AMI members**, available until **2 May 2025**. Non-members can also benefit this year, as their entry fee includes a bonus **one-year AMI Professional Membership**—valued at **$410**—which offers a wealth of benefits, including networking opportunities and curated content.
Why You Should Enter
Winning an AMI Award is **more than just receiving a trophy**; it’s a prestigious mark of distinction that brings national recognition and elevates your professional reputation. Whether you’re spearheading strategic transformations, launching groundbreaking campaigns, or mentoring emerging talent, the **AMI Awards** serve as your ultimate platform to shine.
“Participating in the AMI Awards allowed us to reflect on our achievements and the transformative impact of our marketing strategies,” said **Matt Farnham**, Marketing Manager at Move Bank and a past award winner. “The recognition has inspired our team to push boundaries. I highly recommend getting involved.”
Mark Your Calendars!
Don’t miss out on this landmark event. Here are the **key dates** for your diary:
- Launch Date: 11 April 2025
- Early Bird Entry Deadline: 2 May 2025
- Final Submission Deadline: 6 June 2025
- Winners Announced: 15 August 2025, Ivy Ballroom, Sydney
Join Australia’s top marketers for an unforgettable celebration at the **2025 AMI Marketing Excellence Awards Gala** on **15 August 2025**, held at the **Ivy Ballroom in Sydney**. 🏆
**Entries are now open**! To learn more or to submit your entry, head over to AMI’s official website.
