SMPS Boston Design Awards: Tips & Tricks for A Winning Submission

Planning to submit a 2026 SMPS Boston Marketing and Communication Award? Then make sure to join us virtually on March 3, 2026, as the Special Events Committee gives you the inside scoop on the program, new awards categories, and submission requirements! Then a panel consisting of a past judge and award winners will share their perspectives and best practices on creating a successful submission including:
- What judges look for and notice often in winning submittals
- How to get firm leadership buy-in to submit awards
- The benefits of submitting awards and WINNING!
- Process/Tips on developing award-winning submissions
Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to ask our panelists questions. So, grab your lunch and log on to learn how to make your SMPS Boston award entries stand out.
Panelists
Sam Elders, Senior Associate | Communications Specialist – HLB Lighting
Kristen Peters, Marketing Specialist – Nobis Group
Valerie Tracy-Indrakaran, Principal – CDM Smith
Event Organizers:
Tully Mahoney, Special Events Chair – Storytelling Strategist – Page/Stantec
Kristie Norris, CPSM, Special Events Committee – Director of Marketing & Strategy – Nobis Group
View list of attendees here (Remember to select the event you are interested in attending, and then click View!)
Tickets
$0.00 SMPS Boston Member
$0.00 Non-Member