Chapter Awards
SMPS Philadelphia Marketing Communications Awards
SMPS Philadelphia’s Marketing Communications Awards (MCA) is a local marketing awards program modeled on the SMPS Headquarters program that recognizes excellence in marketing communications. This is an opportunity for SMPS member and non-member A/E/C marketing professionals to be recognized for their contributions to their firm and its success. Again, this year, we will accept submissions from firms with offices within the SMPS Philadelphia and SMPS Central PA geographical region.
The categories include: Brochure, Corporate Identity, Holiday, Internal Communications, Newsletter, Project Pursuit Marketing, Recruitment and Retention Communications, Social Media, Special Event, Tradeshow Marketing, Video, and Website.
In addition to local recognition, submissions receive feedback from judges on their entries with enough time to submit to the Society MCA competition. Winners of the "Best in Show" and "People’s Choice" awards will be reimbursed for their Early Bird Entry Fee to the Society MCA program.
SMPS Philadelphia's 2026 MCA Schedule
- Monday, December 1, 2025 - Call for Entries Opens
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 12:00 N - Behind the MCA Submission: How Winners Make it Happen - FREE Virtual Program to help your submission be a winner! Attendees will receive a Promo Code valued at $15 off their First Entry.
- UPDATED Wednesday, January 7, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - Submissions Due
- January 8 - 16, 2026 - Judging
- Thursday, February 12, 2026 - MCA Award Ceremony (Foxbarn Twenty9 - Malvern, PA)
Online Entry Form
Click here to make your submission!
Instructions:
- Complete Online Entry Form (Name, Address, Contact Info, Entry Title, Entry Category)
- Upload Submission Responses as PDF or Word
- Verify your Submission Responses Word Counts
- Upload Supporting Images as JPG or PNG
- Upload (if applicable) Supplemental Information
- Note Payment of credit card or check
- Submit Entry Form(s)
- If paying by credit card, visit our 2026 MCA Catalog to submit your payment - One payment can be made for multiple entries.
- If paying by check, please process and mail check ASAP. It is highly recommended you process and mail your check before January 2, 2026.
Call for Entries PDF Documents (updated 12/14/2025)
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Call for Entries
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Entry Form Information
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Category Information
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Entry Fee Payment (Credit Card)
Please click the image below to view our online catalog to make online (credit card) payment for your MCA entry fee(s). Information about paying by check can be found in the Call for Entries document. We kindly ask you notify us prior to submitting your entry that you will be paying by check.
SMPS Philadelphia Members - Please note you will only see non-SMPS member options until you log into your account (similar to how you sign in to register for events).
Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Questions?
If you have questions or need additional information to prepare for the SMPS Philadelphia 2026 MCA competition, please email [email protected].
Chapter Awards
Nominations for 2025 are closed.
Rising Star Award
This award is presented to a member who is new to the chapter and/or the industry, and who, through their achievements to date, has demonstrated great potential as a consummate A/E/C marketer. Chapter members are invited to submit the name of another member who meets these criteria. Past award recipients are ineligible to be nominated.
See list of previous Award Recipients
Donna Keller/Cracked Bell Award
The Donna Keller / Cracked Bell Award is named for a former member who passed away in 1999. This award is presented to a senior professional in our industry whose career and service to SMPS and our own chapter are highly regarded and of value to others. In order to be considered for this prestigious award, candidates must have demonstrable, numerous accomplishments in their profession. Past award recipients are ineligible to be nominated.
See list of previous Award Recipients
Honoring Legends Award
A legend is defined as “an important person who is known for doing something extremely well.” This award is presented to remarkable individuals, living legends, and veritable icons who have been supportive of SMPS and, in particular, of the efforts of their firm’s marketing department. Nominees must be living, do not need to be currently employed, and can be retired. There is no limit for nominations and no fees to enter.
Most Valuable Participant (MVP) Award
This award recognizes the member who has attended the most events during the current programming year. Current SMPS Philadelphia Executive Board Members and Committee Directors are not eligible, nor are past recipients of the award.
See list of previous Award Recipients
Outstanding Supporter Award
This award recognizes the firm that was the most generous and frequent sponsor in support of our mission during the current programming year.
Each year SMPS Philadelphia recognizes members and member firms who have demonstrated their commitment and dedication to both the Philadelphia chapter and the A/E/C industry through their engagement, leadership and resources.
Past Award Winners
Click here for a list of past Philly's Phinest MCA award winners and SMPS Philadelphia Chapter Award winners.
