The ChicagoCMO ORBIE Awards is the premier marketing leader recognition program in Chicagoland.
Nominations officially open in November for the ChicagoCMO ORBIE Awards, but even now you can nominate CMOs you know who are innovating, creating competitive advantage, inspiring others, and leveraging marketing to drive business results.
2026 ChicagoCMO ORBIE Events
ORBIE Leadership Reception
February 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 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 2026 / Venue TBA
The winners of the 2026 ChicagoCMO ORBIE Awards are announced live at this broadcast-quality, professionally produced awards ceremony.
2026 ChicagoCMO ORBIE Partners
Chicago ORBIE Awards Partners are highly valued partners 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.