Nominate for the SMARTIES Europe/DACH Judging Panel 2025
The MMA SMARTIES™ are the world's premier innovation awards, celebrating breakthrough marketing campaigns that deliver true business impact. Our awards honour those setting new benchmarks in creativity, strategy, and innovation—and we're seeking accomplished marketing leaders to help us evaluate the best work in the industry.
Join the SMARTIES Judging Panel
Be part of a high-profile community of marketing visionaries, brand leaders, and industry pioneers. As a judge, you will help identify standout campaigns that demonstrate exceptional business results, creative excellence, and innovative thinking.
Whether participating in online screening or the final round jury, judges gain:
- Recognition as an industry authority, featured across MMA platforms and communications
- Access to breakthrough thinking, trends, and marketing excellence from top brands across Europe and beyond
- An opportunity to shape global rankings, including WARC 100's global rankings, RECMA's media agency scoring, and MMA's SMARTIES Business Impact Index
We deeply value your time and insights, and ensure a judging experience that is focused, impartial, and professionally rewarding.
Who Should Apply
We invite senior marketing professionals with a passion for excellence and a commitment to the industry to nominate themselves or a peer.
Ideal candidates include:
- Senior-level marketers (e.g., C-level executives, GMs, Heads of Department, Founders/Co-Founders, Managing Directors, and Directors)
- From brands, advertisers, or marketing-related organizations
- With 15–25+ years of experience in advertising, media, or marketing (local, regional, or global scope)
- Who are committed to giving time and thoughtful evaluation, and ideally open to promoting their participation within the MMA community
- Who uphold objectivity and integrity, and are free from any conflicts of interest during judging
Final appointments to the judging panels will be made by the MMA Global advisory council, based on candidate experience, industry representation, and judging needs.
Key Judging Timeline
- Judging Period: October 1 – November 17, 2025
- Time Commitment: Judging will take place over a maximum two-week window, depending on your assigned region or judging group
- Final Round: Select judges will be invited to attend an in-person deliberation session (date & location to be announced)
- Fairness & Integrity: Judges will not review entries from their own company or affiliated organizations to ensure objectivity
How to Nominate or Apply
Nominate yourself or a colleague using the form below to be considered for the SMARTIES Europe/DACH 2025 Judging Panel.
