Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Awards 2026

The Marketing Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding and effective marketing strategies in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. These awards recognize firms that deliver exceptional results through creative marketing campaigns, innovative marketing strategies, and impactful branding.

What’s New for 2026

The top three entries in each category will be featured in a digital showcase, giving your campaigns greater visibility across the AEC industry. Plus, the top winner from each category will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award, where peers and industry professionals vote for their favorite marketing campaign.

View the 2025 Marketing Excellence Winners Showcase HERE!

Application Guide

1. Register your firm and pay the application fee for each category you plan to enter.
2. Complete your entry online, including a short survey, firm information, and supporting materials.
3. Evaluation: Entries are judged by senior AEC marketing professionals based on creativity, messaging, results, and design.
4. Register for the 2026 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala.

Categories Include

• Brand Identity – Campaigns for rebranding or launching a new brand.
• Drone Video – Showcase projects using drone/UAV footage and visual storytelling.
• Event – Marketing materials for one-time events such as anniversaries or community outreach.
• Integrated Marketing / Brand Awareness – Multi-channel campaigns promoting firm visibility.
• Internal Marketing – Campaigns designed for employee engagement and communication.
• Newsletter – Firm-created newsletters for external audiences.
• Publication – Print or digital publications highlighting firm capabilities.
• Social Media – Marketing efforts leveraging social platforms for thought leadership.
• Video – Promotional or project-specific videos for internal or external audiences.
• Website – Public websites promoting your firm or specific projects.

Deadlines

• June 5, 2026 – Entries must be submitted online.
• July 2026 – Winners notified.

Winners receive: 

• A profile feature showcasing your achievement on ZweigList.com
• An evergreen listing that lives on beyond awards season
• The opportunity to be interviewed and share your story with the industry
• Official digital winner badges for use on website, email signatures, proposals and social media. 
• A certificate and stage recognition at the 2026 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala in Park City, Utah