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A decade in the making, the CIMA board is proud to announce the return of Chicago Marketing’s Summer Celebration of Excellence.
There is no limit on the number of entries an individual or company may submit, but there is a limit of two (2) categories per entry. If an entry is entered into more than two categories, additional entries will be removed from judging and fees will not be refunded.
2026 CIMA Star Awards websiteCIMA celebrates Chicago's advertising, marketing, and media superstars! We bring the industry together to honor the exceptional work produced in our community in 2025 with awards recognizing amazing campaigns, clients, media partners, and people.
All work must fall within the outlined categories. All entries must have been first published, posted or aired in their original form between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 in a form of media and/or exposed to a substantial audience. All entries must be undeniably Chicago-based, whether the individual lives here, went through on of our many agencies, or represents a Chicago-based client.
Finally, if any category fails to recieve 3 entries, payments will be reimbursed and no award will be given.
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