2026 IMA Summit Awards


Nominate yourself or fellow members for the prestigious 2026 IMA Summit Awards! These awards celebrate excellence by recognising outstanding individuals, innovative programs, and exceptional achievements within the incentive and recognition industries. The deadline to nominate has passed.

Award winners will be announced at the IMA Summit 2026, 20-22 July, in Baltimore, Maryland! This global conference is the ultimate hub for collaboration, networking, and education. You'll connect with experts, thought leaders, and peers while discovering new research and the best strategies to improve your programs. Secure your ticket today!

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Shortlist

Excellence in Channel/Dealer Incentives (B2B, Installer, B2B2C) Award

  • Create Direct
  • EVT Incentive Marketing
  • Motivforce

Excellence in Employee/Internal Incentives Award

  • All Star Marketing
  • Brightspot Incentives & Events
  • Harco Incentives | Harco Engagement

Excellence in Gift Cards Award

  • Blackhawk Network
  • C.A. Short Company
  • Panera Bread

Excellence in Incentive Travel Award

  • 360insights
  • Merit Incentives

Excellence in Innovation & Technology Award

  • Fusion Marketing
  • Harco Incentives | Harco Engagement
  • Merit Incentives

Excellence in Merchandise Award

  • Create Direct – Bosch
  • Create Direct – REHAU
  • Merit Incentives

Excellence in Recognition Award

  • C.A. Short Company
  • Dash Solutions
  • Vouchers Depot

Excellence in Social Responsibility and/or Sustainability Award

  • 360insights
  • Dots.eco PBC
  • SKUx

Inspirational Place to Work in 2025 Award

  • 360insights
  • Advertising Checking Bureau (ACB)
  • Picnic Time Family of Brands

RPI Recognition Champion Award

  • Julie Batien, CRP, RecogNation
  • Claudette Clements, Intel Corporation
  • Anabel De La Rosa, Harris Health
  • Tina May, Wajax
  • Christine Sinclair, TD Bank
  • Ava Roebuck-Williams, CRP, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

RPI Best Practice Standards® Awards

To be announced at the awards ceremony

Incentive Industry Influencer Award

To be announced at the awards ceremony

Karen Renk Award

To be announced at the awards ceremony

Lifetime Achievement Award

To be announced at the awards ceremony

IMA President’s Award

To be announced at the awards ceremony

Spirit Awards

To be announced at the awards ceremony

press release

July 20-22

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Award Categories

Subcategories


Excellence in Channel/Dealer Incentives (B2B, Installer, B2B2C) Award
This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the channel/dealer incentives industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to channel/dealer incentives. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Employee/Internal Incentives Award
This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the employee/internal incentives industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to employee/internal incentives. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Gift Cards Award
This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the gift card industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to gift cards. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination. 

Excellence in Incentive Travel Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the travel industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to travel. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Innovation & Technology Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the incentives and recognition industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to innovation & technology. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Merchandise Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the merchandise industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to merchandise. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Recognition Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the recognition industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to recognition. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Social Responsibility and/or Sustainability Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the incentives and recognition industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to social responsibility and/or sustainability. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Nomination Fee:
  • IMA Member – FREE
  • Nonmember – 100 USD


Sample Nomination Form

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