> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.productmarketingalliance.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Product Marketing awards 2026 Nominate today - URL: https://www.productmarketingalliance.com/the-alliance-awards-pma-nominate-today/ - Published: 2025-10-03T11:36:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-01T13:13:14.000Z - Description: It's time to shine a spotlight on the brilliant minds shaping our industry. Who are the trailblazers, the game-changers, the visionaries in marketing that deserve recognition? We want to hear from you! - Author: Product Marketing Alliance - Tags: Awards Welcome to the **Product Marketing awards 2026** 🥳 This year marks the 7th anniversary of our prestigious celebration, recognizing the pinnacle of product marketing innovation and talent. It's time to shine a spotlight on the brilliant minds shaping our industry. Who are the trailblazers, the game-changers, the visionaries in product marketing that deserve recognition? We want to hear from you! Nominations are now open, and we're eagerly awaiting your submissions. Whether it's a groundbreaking campaign, an exceptional individual, or a team that's redefining excellence, we want to know who's pushing the boundaries of marketing in 2026. Want to nominate your kick-ass team? Go ahead! Want to pat *yourself* on the back? Knock yourself out! We’ve got a whole bunch of exciting categories to choose from: The Product Marketing Alliance will be awarding - Product Marketing Leader of the Year - Product Marketing Rising Star - Product Marketing Team of the Year - AI-Fluent Product Marketer [Get your nominations in](https://productmarketingall.typeform.com/to/sGQ2CJ0F) ## Key dates 💌 **Submission deadline:** October 5, 2026 (midnight GMT) **🌟 Shortlists announced:** October 19, 2026 **📣 Polling round:** October 26 - October 30 2026 **🏆 Winners announced:** December 1, 2026 ## 2026 award categories The Product Marketing Alliance is rewarding: ### Product Marketing Leader of the Year Let's be real: amazing product marketing leaders are hard to come by. It takes serious skills to step up, take the reins of a team, and deliver results day in and day out. This award shouts out the Director, Head, or VP of PMM who crushed it leading their squad in 2026\. We're talking six-plus years in product marketing, two-plus of those in leadership, and a real track record: driving GTM strategy, mentoring the team, and landing launches that actually moved revenue. Know someone who fits the bill? Don't keep them to yourself, nominate that legendary leader for this award! ### Product Marketing Rising Star If you or someone you know is taking the product marketing world by storm, this is the category for you. We're looking for PMM Managers and Associates early in their career (zero to three years in, not yet Director) who are crushing their goals, bursting with passion, and making a real impact on their product, team, and company. Think a launch that landed, a fast promotion, or influence that outran their title. Know of one? Tell us about them. ### Product Marketing Team of the Year Got a product marketing crew that's straight up killing it? A team of PMM all-stars that keeps growing, investing in learning and development, and delivering GTM strategy together with real cross-functional wins? Well, it's high time they got the props they deserve. Give that A-team of rockstar marketers a shout-out and nominate them for some well-earned time in the spotlight. ### AI-Fluent Product Marketer Every team's got that one person who's already living in the AI-powered future, the one who turns to it for positioning, competitive intel, or enablement, and actually gets sharper, faster results because of it. This category is for them. We're looking for hands-on AI use that moved the needle: real efficiency gains, real quality gains, not just "I use ChatGPT sometimes." Know your team's AI expert? [Vote now](https://productmarketingall.typeform.com/to/sGQ2CJ0F) --- ## The judging criteria We're looking for exceptional candidates who exemplify excellence in product marketing. The ideal recipients of these prestigious awards will demonstrate: - Leadership and innovation across the marketing spectrum, including but not limited to product marketing, competitive intelligence, developer marketing, AI innovation, and C-suite executives who are driving positive change in the industry. - Tangible results and measurable impact. We want to see hard data showcasing achievements such as revenue growth, increased deal closure rates, enhanced lead generation, improved processes, or successful team empowerment initiatives. - Peer recognition and endorsements. Compelling testimonials from colleagues that highlight the nominee's outstanding qualities and contributions will significantly strengthen their candidacy. - Unique qualities or achievements that set the nominee apart from their peers and demonstrate their exceptional value to the field of product marketing. We encourage you to provide comprehensive details that paint a vivid picture of why you or your nominee deserves this recognition. The more compelling evidence you can provide, the stronger the application will be. --- ## Community Awards – Terms & FAQs #### What makes a strong nomination? Nominations with clear, data-driven reasoning and concrete examples are more likely to stand out. #### Does length matter? Quality matters more than word count. A concise, well-evidenced nomination is more effective than a long one. #### How are nominations judged? Our internal panel of experts carefully reviews every submission. They take a fair, balanced, and comprehensive look at all entries before deciding on a shortlist and winners. #### Can I nominate more than once? Yes! You may submit multiple nominations if you’d like to highlight different work, or encourage colleagues and peers to support your nomination. #### Who can submit a nomination? The short answer is, well - anyone! You can either self-nominate or have someone else to nominate you/your team. #### What happens after I submit? Once nominations close you’ll get a confirmation confirming we’re received your nomination. After the close date, our judging panel will review submissions, publish the shortlist, and announce the overall winners during the awards live broadcast listed above. #### Is there a deadline? Yes, ensure you are submitting your nomination between the dates listed above. Late nominations will not be considered.