Charleston AMA - Amercian Marketing Association

Spark! Awards

Are you the next SPARK Award winner? Register now for our 2009 Awards Ceremony. Spark Awards - Recognizing Innovators, Igniting Inspiration

About Spark
It’s simple: enter, win, be recognized.

The AMA Spark Awards recognize the most effective marketing campaigns in South Carolina and awards seven companies and one individual that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and programs in the previous calendar year. The entries are judged on the ability to show results through clearly defined objectives strategies and tactics.

2009 Awards Recipient Benefits
Winners of the 2009 Spark Awards have a unique opportunity to be recognized as marketing innovators throughout the state of South Carolina. Promotion for the 2009 AMA Spark Awards will reach members of statewide media and an extensive database of statewide marketing professionals through a thorough communications plan that includes event publicity, public relations, the AMA website, AMA newsletter and direct email promotions.

For 2009, Charleston AMA will be raising the bar in more ways than one: focusing on increased statewide visibility, substantial marketing of the event and a significant rise in attendance from previous years. This presents a unique opportunity for companies like yours to reach the decision makers in the marketing industry – all benefiting you and your company.

Sponsor this Event
Reach a unique audience of decision makers. See all of the sponsorship opportunities available to you and let us know if you would like to participate as a sponsor.

Contact:
Nicole Garrigan, Director of Awards
Nicole@pdastage.com

Thank you to our 2008 Spark Awards Sponsors:

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2008 Spark Awards Recipients:

MARKETER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Michael Haskins
Executive Vice President for External Relations
College of Charleston

THE ROMAN CANDLE AWARD (marketing excellence using the web)
Blue Ion
Charleston CVB Destination Wedding Giveaway

THE PYROTECHNICS AWARD (marketing excellence in large business)
BenefitFocus.comTake the Wheel and Drive

THE TORCH AWARD (marketing excellence in non-profit)
Rawle Murdy
Charleston Animal Society – Spike vs. Biscuit

THE DYNAMITE AWARD (marketing excellence for an event)
Mettler Public Relations
Charleston’s Choice Ice Cream Contest

THE FUSE AWARD (marketing excellence in creating a buzz around a product, service or event that is typically perceived as one that lacks interest and excitement)
Rawle Murdy
SCSPA - Pledge for Growth

THE FLINT AWARD (marketing excellence at the collegiate level)
College of Charleston Communication students
Innovative Intellect
Raising the Bar