2012 Marketer of the Year Awards Now Open for Nominations

Dallas, TX, October 12, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the American Marketing Association (DFW AMA) is now accepting entries for its 2012 Marketer of the Year Awards across 14 award categories.

The DFW AMA Marketer of the Year Awards recognize excellence in marketing throughout DFW, spanning a variety of marketing categories. This is an opportunity to gain recognition for marketing initiatives that have contributed to solving problems or challenges and/or to growing a business. These original initiatives should demonstrate vision, insight and a drive for excellence that triumph above the rest. Nominations will close at midnight January 7, 2013.

One award will be given for each of the following 12 categories (evaluations based on a judging panel’s voting/scores):

1. Public Relations
2. Event Marketing
4. Direct Mail Marketing
5. Marketing Collateral
6. Integrated Marketing
7. Interactive Media
8. New Product/Service Launch
9. Social/Viral Marketing
10. Innovative / Emerging Marketing Technologies
11. Marketing Research
12. Branding
13. Mobile Marketing

The overall award, Marketer of the Year, will be awarded to one of the 12 category winners (evaluations based on a judging panel’s voting/scores).

In addition to the above awards, two broader categories will also be recognized:

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the Year
CMO of the Year Award is intended to recognize excellence in executive level marketing leadership and will be awarded to one CMO in the DFW area, chosen from those that are nominated.

Collegiate Marketer of the Year
The Collegiate Marketer of the Year Award focuses attention on university marketing students within the state of Texas and the unique ways they demonstrate excellence in their marketing studies. The award will recognize one individual or group of marketing students who has shown academic achievement in their marketing related studies.

To review eligibility requirements, category definitions, apply or nominate electronically, and book a reservation for the awards ceremony on April 18, 2013, visit www.dfwamamarketeroftheyear.com.

About the DFW AMA:
The Dallas/Fort Worth American Marketing Association (DFW AMA) is the premiere community and resource for marketing professionals and students, with over 600 members throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Each year the DFW AMA hosts more than 50 marketing-related events and organizes monthly executive lunches featuring CMO level speakers, monthly Meet-n-Greet networking events, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) plus the CMO Roundtable and Mentor Program to help educate, support and enhance the performance of marketing professionals throughout their careers. To learn more, visit www.dfwama.com.

About the American Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the professional association for individuals and organizations who are leading the practice, teaching, and development of marketing worldwide. Our principal roles are:

- Connecting: The AMA serves as a conduit to foster knowledge sharing.
- Informing: Providing resources, education, career and professional development opportunities.
- Advancing: Promoting/ supporting marketing practice and thought leadership.

Through relevant information, comprehensive education and targeted networking, the AMA assists marketers in deepening their marketing expertise, elevating their careers and ultimately, achieving better results.