IMA News & Press Releases 


Mercedes Ibbett Recognised with 2026 IMA Incentive Industry Influencer Award

Posted on 22 July 2026
The Incentive Industry Influencer Award honours an individual who displays exceptional influence on the...

RPI Announces 2026 Best Practice Standards® Awards Recipients

Posted on 22 July 2026
The RPI Best Practice Standards® Awards recognise organisations for implementing the RPI Best Practice Standards® in their recognition programs.

Dedicated Volunteers Honoured with IMA Spirit Awards

Posted on 22 July 2026
The IMA’s Strategic Industry Groups (SIGs) and Chapters each recognized one of their member volunteers for their time and contributions toward furthering the organization’s global mission.

IMA Announces 2026 Excellence Award Winners

Posted on 22 July 2026
Companies recognised for developing outstanding incentive and recognition programs that improve business performance...

RPI Honours Ava Roebuck-Williams, CRP, with the Recognition Champion Award

Posted on 22 July 2026
This award recognises individuals who embody the qualities of a recognition champion by...

Picnic Time Family of Brands Receives the IMA Inspirational Place to Work in 2025 Award

Posted on 22 July 2026
This award spotlights organisations that put people first, offer an engaging and inspiring place to work, value employees, and embrace...

Andrew Johnson Receives 2026 IMA President’s Award

Posted on 22 July 2026
The IMA President’s Award recognises individuals who have actively...

Eric Thiegs Recognised with IMA Lifetime Achievement Award for Industry Impact

Posted on 22 July 2026
This award recognises an individual who exemplifies career excellence, industry leadership, and lasting impact while inspiring others...

IMA Honours Bill Martocci, CPIM, with 2026 Karen Renk Award

Posted on 22 July 2026
The Karen Renk Award is given to an IMA member who champions the...

IMA Announces Highly Anticipated Shortlist for the 2026 IMA Summit Awards

Posted on 3 June 2026
Winners will be announced at the IMA Summit in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Kimberly Huffman Re-elected RPI Board President

Posted on 6 January 2026
New officers and directors announced for 2026 RPI Board

IESP Unveils Engagement Industry Landscape and Growth Forecasts Pointing to $80B+ Future

Posted on 9 September 2025
"Inside the 2025 Incentive Buyer’s Mind: Trends, Risks and Realities" eBook, released by IESP, underscores the accelerating growth and evolution of loyalty, employee recognition, and channel incentive markets.

Anne Jetter Elected IGCC Board President

Posted on 7 August 2025
New officers and directors announced for 2025-2026 IGCC Board.

Jimena Pierdant Elected the First LATAM Board President

Posted on 6 August 2025
Officers and directors announced for 2025-2026 LATAM Board.

Vincent Chiofolo Re-elected IESP Board President, Signaling Exciting Advances Ahead

Posted on 4 August 2025
New officers and directors announced for 2025-2026 IESP Board.

Brian Dodds Elected IMA Board President, Leading Strong Global Connections and Market Visibility

Posted on 1 August 2025
New officers and directors announced for 2025-2026 Incentive Marketing Association Board.

IMA Honors Dedicated Volunteers with Spirit Awards

Posted on 16 July 2025
The IMA’s Strategic Industry Groups (SIGs) and Chapters each recognized one of their member volunteers for their time and contributions toward furthering the organization’s global mission.

Fintan Connolly Receives 2025 IMA President’s Award

Posted on 16 July 2025
IMA honored Fintan Connolly, Engage Loyalty, with the IMA President’s Award...

Cristiano Miano, CPIM Receives 2025 IMA Incentive Industry Influencer Award

Posted on 16 July 2025
Cristiano Miano, CPIM, CEO of Digi, was awarded the IMA Incentive Industry Influencer Award at the IMA Summit Awards program this week...

IMA Honors Mike Landry, CPIM with 2025 Karen Renk Award

Posted on 16 July 2025
IMA honored Mike Landry, CPIM, TUMI, with the Karen Renk Award at the IMA Summit Awards...

Bill Warshauer Recognized with IMA Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformational Industry Impact

Posted on 16 July 2025
Bill Warshauer, Chief Revenue Officer at Tillo, awarded with the IMA Lifetime Achievement Award.

IMA Announces 2025 Excellence Award Winners

Posted on 16 July 2025
Merit Incentives, Incremental Marketing, Digi, Harco Incentives, Synchro Marketing, and 360insights were recognized for the development of outstanding...

IMA Awards 360insights as Inspirational Place to Work

Posted on 16 July 2025
IMA awarded 360insights as the Inspirational Place to Work in 2024 during the 2025 IMA Summit Awards...

RPI Announces 2025 Best Practice Standards® Awards Recipients

Posted on 16 July 2025
Achievement Awards Group, American Airlines, Banfield Pet Hospital, General Dynamics Informational Technology, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and North American Partners in Anesthesia were honored at the annual IMA Summit for successfully implementing...

RPI Honors Tom McCauley, CRP with the Recognition Champion Award

Posted on 16 July 2025
RPI honored Tom McCauley, CRP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Aspen Valley Health, with the Recognition Champion Award in honor of Pamela Sabin.

Jim Bittner, CRP Receives RPI Education Award

Posted on 16 July 2025
RPI honored Jim Bittner, CRP, Vice President of Business Development, Centricity, at the IMA Summit Awards program earlier this week during the annual IMA Summit hosted at the Austin Marriott Downtown.

Shortlist Announced for the 2025 IMA Summit Awards

Posted on 2 June 2025
The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) announces shortlist for the 2025 IMA Summit Awards.

2025 Gift Card Industry Report Released

Posted on 20 May 2025
The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) undertook an extensive year-long global research project to deliver data that is designed to empower members and non-members with actionable incentive and recognition insights.

2025 Travel Industry Report Released

Posted on 15 May 2025
The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) undertook an extensive year-long global research project to deliver data that is designed to empower members and non-members with actionable incentive and recognition insights.

2025 Travel Industry Report Released

Posted on 15 May 2025
The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) undertook an extensive year-long global research project to deliver data that is designed to empower members and non-members with actionable incentive and recognition insights.