The Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM) is excited to announce that submissions are now officially open for the 2026 IMM Marketing Excellence Awards, allowing Malawi’s brightest marketers, brands, agencies, public institutions, SMEs, creatives, and sales professionals to compete for the industry’s highest recognition.
Held at the 2026 IMM Annual Marketing Conference, the Marketing Excellence Awards celebrate the ideas, campaigns, people, and organisations that are redefining marketing as we know it through creativity, innovation, measurable impact, and business excellence.
This year’s conference theme is “Marketing Redefined: Sustainability, Ethics and Innovation.” This shows how marketing is evolving its role in driving responsible business growth. The awards seek to recognise professionals and organisations that not only achieve outstanding results but also shape the future of marketing in Malawi.
Celebrating Excellence Across the Marketing Profession
The 2026 Awards feature 18 categories, spanning the full breadth of the marketing profession. From marketing prowess and outstanding sales performance to creative excellence, innovation, advertising, public relations, customer engagement, and corporate social responsibility, the awards recognise the individuals and organisations raising the standard for marketing in Malawi.
Whether you have delivered an impactful marketing campaign, produced an exceptional commercial, built an innovative brand, transformed customer experiences, or led business growth through strategic marketing, there is a category designed to showcase your achievements.
Key Dates and Entry Information
Submission Period
- Entries Open: 29 June 2026
- Submission Deadline: 17 July 2026
Entry Fees
- Individual Categories – MK50,000
- General & Group Categories – MK100,000
- Advertising Categories – MK200,000
Please note that:
- Applicants must be fully paid-up IMM members.
- Only fully paid submissions will be considered for judging.
- Eligible work should have been completed between November 2025 and the submission deadline.
Every successful campaign begins with an idea. Every great marketer has a story of impact. The IMM Marketing Excellence Awards provide the platform to celebrate those stories and honour the professionals and organisations driving Malawi’s marketing industry forward.
Submit your entry here:
www.imm.mw/award-submissions/
The 2026 IMM Marketing Excellence Awards will culminate in the prestigious Marketing Excellence Awards Gala, to be held during the 2026 IMM Annual Marketing Conference this September at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge, Mangochi, where the industry’s finest marketers will gather to celebrate excellence, innovation, and the future of marketing.