AMA San Diego Extends Sandie Awards Deadline to March 27; Tickets on Sale March 30

Marketers are invited to submit marketing programs produced for or by a San Diego-based organization in the 2025 for a chance to earn honors at the industry’s premier awards event in the region.

SAN DIEGO — March 24 , 2026 The American Marketing Association (AMA) San Diego Chapter has extended entries to March 27 for the 2026 Sandie Awards (Sandies), the prestigious annual marketing awards recognizing outstanding marketing produced throughout 2025 in San Diego County. The Sandies bring together leading marketing professionals, agencies, in-house teams, nonprofits, and students to celebrate creativity, strategy, and measurable impact. Award categories range from branding, design, digital marketing, integrated campaigns, social media, experiential, PR, video, and more.

Entries for work produced for or by a San Diego-based organization in the 2025 calendar year are being accepted here through March 27. For complete submission details, category information, and entry guidelines, visit sandieawards.sdama.org/enter.

The Sandies are also accepting submissions for Agency of the Year, Marketer of the Year, and Trailblazer of the Year, to recognize exceptional individual and organizational leadership in San Diego marketing.

Sandie Awards winners will be recognized on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the iconic Town & Country Resort in Mission Valley for an unforgettable evening of networking, inspiration, and recognition. Attendees will enjoy:

●An elegant outdoor cocktail reception with appetizers and multiple activations

●Live music and networking with 250+ marketing leaders and peers

●A plated three-course dinner with wine, and DJ during the awards presentation

●Celebration of winning campaigns and teams with Sandie trophies and recognition moments on stage

●Opportunities for connections and future collaborations

Sandies 2026 award celebration tickets to on sale March 30. Early ticket purchases are encouraged as seats are expected to sell out.

AMA San Diego Sandie Awards sponsors include:

●Buchanan Brand + Design – Branding

●Clearpoint Agency – Public Relations

●Kanbar Digital – DJ

●Max Lux Media – Podcast, Videographer

●Media Now Interactive at People, Inc – Wine

●Nexxen – Bar

●Neyenesch Printers – Printing

●Noble Intent – Website

●Outfront Media – Centerpieces

●SeaWorld San Diego - Parking

●SpeedPro Mission Valley – Printing

●StackAdapt –Grand Entrance

●Town & Country Resort –Venue

Sponsorship opportunities available here.

About American Marketing Association San Diego

San Diego AMA is a 501(c)3 organization comprising mid- to senior-level marketers invested in advancing the art of marketing and creating unique growth and learning opportunities for marketers. San Diego AMA provides education, networking, information, resources, and valuable connections in a fun and approachable environment where personal development goals can be achieved. Visit www.sdama.org.

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