Nominations are now closed.
Thank you for nominating local CMOs who leading with vision, shaping brand strategy, and leveraging marketing to drive business success.
Finalists will be announced in February, and winners will be announced live at ChicagoCMO ORBIE Awards taking place on May 13, 2026 at Hyatt Regency Chicago.
2026 ChicagoCMO ORBIE Events
ORBIE Leadership Reception
February 4, 2026
University of Chicago Gleacher Center
The ORBIE Leadership Reception recognizes the 2026 ChicagoCMO ORBIE nominees - executive leaders driving innovation & transforming Chicago's leading organizations.
Finalist Reception & Dinner
April 15, 2026 / University Club of Chicago
Meet your 2026 ChicagoCMO ORBIE Finalists at the annual four-course gourmet chef’s dinner with sommelier-matched wine pairings.
ChicagoCMO ORBIE Awards
May 13, 2026 / Hyatt Regency Chicago
The winners of the 2026 ChicagoCMO ORBIE Awards are announced live at this broadcast-quality, professionally produced awards ceremony.
2026 ChicagoCMO ORBIE Partners
ChicagoCMO ORBIE Awards Partners are trusted collaborators and supporters of ORBIE finalists who are invited experience the unique opportunity of recognizing the senior marketing leadership of top organizations in Chicagoland at ORBIE Award events.