2026 IMA Summit Awards

The IMA Summit Awards celebrate excellence in the incentive and recognition industries by honouring people, programmes, and organisations that go above and beyond to inspire, engage, and drive results. Winners were announced during a special ceremony at the IMA Summit 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

2026 Winners

Excellence Award Winners | Press Release

Excellence in Channel/Dealer Incentives (B2B, Installer, B2B2C): Motivforce
Excellence in Employee/Internal Incentives: All Star Incentives
Excellence in Gift Cards: Blackhawk Network (BHN)
Excellence in Incentive Travel: 360insights
Excellence in Innovation & Technology: Fusion Marketing
Excellence in Merchandise: Create Direct
Excellence in Recognition: Dash Solutions
Excellence in Social Responsibility and/or Sustainability: SKUx

Spirit Award Winners | Press Release

IMA Europe: Jimena Pierdant, Cashwave
IMA MEAPAC: Noha Gamaleldeen, IMA MEAPAC
IMA LATAM: Cristiano Miano, CPIM, CRP, Digi
IESP: Pam Pelino, CRP, One10
IGCC: Tiffany Perry
IMRA: Melissa Fleming, DPI, Inc. (Digital Products International, Inc.)
ITC: Lori Cassidy, CIS, Gift A Trip
RPI: Cori Champagne, CRP, SHRM-CP, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

IMA Industry Awards

Incentive Industry Influencer: Mercedes Ibbett, EVT Incentive Marketing | Press Release
Inspirational Place to Work: Picnic Time Family of Brands | Press Release

Recognition Awards

Karen Renk Award: Bill Martocci, CPIM, Carlisle Sales & Marketing | Press Release
Lifetime Achievement Award: Eric Thiegs, NeoCurrency | Press Release
President’s Award: Andrew Johnson, Diggecard | Press Release
Recognition Champion Award: Ava Roebuck-Williams, CRP, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) | Press Release

RPI Best Practice Standards® Awards | Press Release

American Airlines (Standards 4, 6)
Banfield Pet Hospital (Standards 1, 2, 4, 6)
Dash Solutions (Standards 3, 5, 7)
Liberty Mutual, USRM Claims & Service (Standard 6)

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Award Categories

Subcategories

Excellence in Channel/Dealer Incentives (B2B, Installer, B2B2C) Award
This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the channel/dealer incentives industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to channel/dealer incentives. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Employee/Internal Incentives Award
This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the employee/internal incentives industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to employee/internal incentives. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Gift Cards Award
This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the gift card industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to gift cards. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Incentive Travel Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the travel industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to travel. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Innovation & Technology Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the incentives and recognition industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to innovation & technology. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Merchandise Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the merchandise industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to merchandise. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Recognition Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the recognition industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to recognition. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Excellence in Social Responsibility and/or Sustainability Award

This award recognises outstanding examples of incentive programs, products and services that are designed and executed by our members in the incentives and recognition industry and space. This award honours the company and the incentive marketing partner for the development and delivery of their program, product or service related to social responsibility and/or sustainability. Any IMA member is eligible to submit a nomination for consideration. The IMA member must have direct involvement with the project nomination.

Nomination Fee:

IMA Member – FREE
Nonmember – 100 USD

Sample Nomination Form

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