Prenominations are open for the 2026 BayAreaCMO ORBIE Awards.
Anyone in the community may nominate a CMO, and there is no limit to the number of nominations you may submit. The best nominations are from trusted business partners and colleagues who know and are known by the nominee. Please note that you and the potential nominee will not be alerted to next steps until nominations officially open.
Judging Criteria for CMO ORBIE Awards
CMO Qualifications:
- Holds the title of Chief Marketing Officer or equivalent senior marketing executive
- Is a member of senior management
- Primarily responsible for the marketing operations of an organization or subsidiary based in Bay Area
CMO Judging Criteria:
- Leadership and management effectiveness
- Business value created by marketing initiatives
- Engagement in industry and community endeavors