The Best Branded Merch in a University Marketing Campaign Award will recognize a University for the use of Branded Merch in a marketing campaign to drive impact. This award is brought to you by the AMA and its founding sponsor, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)!

In order for a University to be eligible for the Best Branded Merch in a University Marketing Campaign Award:

• Branded merch must have been produced and distributed within the last three (3) calendar years
• Branded merch must have made a significant impact on your University’s campus

Sustainable and environmentally friendly submissions are highly encouraged, and all nominees will be considered regardless of organization size and budget.  

*Note: this is a nomination form. Everyone is invited to submit nominations, and self-nominations will be accepted.

The award will be presented during Spirit Day on November 12 at the 2025 Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education.
 

The Erin Anderson Award recognizes emerging female marketing scholars and mentors, while honoring and celebrating the life of Erin Anderson.  Erin was a widely respected mentor and scholar whose research made significant contributions to the marketing discipline.

To honor Erin and support her passion for encouraging women in academe, the Erin Anderson Award recognizes a female marketing scholar we anticipate becoming a leading marketing academic in the mold of Erin Anderson.

Eligibility

Female marketing professors who received their marketing (or related field) doctoral degree in or after the 2015 calendar year may be nominated or self-nominate for the 2026 Award. The criteria for the award focus on what made Erin Anderson unique in the academic world:

• Research: The recipient should be a woman who is an emerging research star in her area of expertise, as evidenced by her publication record and the impact of those publications on marketing thought.
• Mentoring: The recipient should be someone who has exceeded the normal expectations for someone of her rank in mentoring doctoral students or junior faculty members.

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Thank you for taking to the time to submit your FY26 Professional Chapter Annual Reporting.  In accordance with Operating Standards, chapters are required to report specific information to the AMA Support Center on a monthly and annual basis. This information helps us provide the support and resources you need to be successful.

Reporting Deadline: August 15


   Required Reporting:
 

• FY26 Strategic Plan (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
• FY26 Budget (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
• FY25 Income Statement (July 1, 2024 -June 30, 2025)
• FY25 Balance Sheet (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)

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Thank you for taking to the time to submit your FY26 Professional Chapter Mid-YearReporting.  In accordance with Operating Standards, chapters are required to report specific information to the AMA Support Center on a mid-year and annual basis. This information helps us provide the support and resources you need to be successful.
 

Reporting Deadline: January 31, 2026

Required Reporting

        Documents to Submit:
 

• Financial Snapshot from the last 6 months 

                    Financial Snapshot is specifically: 

                     Income Statement (July - Dec '25)

                     Balance Sheet (July - Dec '25)

 Questions to Answer: 

• Status of FY26 Strategic Goals
  
• Update on FY26 Board Role Vacancies
  
• Status Update on FY27 Succession Planning
  
• Status Update on Membership Efforts        
  
• Status Update on Collegiate Engagement Efforts                                    
  
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As the philanthropic arm of the AMA, the AMAF strengthens and elevates the marketing profession by advancing knowledge, building a global community of marketing leaders, and supporting marketing initiatives that drive innovation and societal impact.

AMAF Scholarships are for marketing students who are leaders on campus and in the classroom who will continue to impact the industry in the years to come.

The American Marketing Association Foundation (AMAF) is pleased to offer the Lee Epstein Scholarship- open to all marketing undergraduate students! AMAF acquired the Lee Epstein Scholarship from Marketing Edge, a former non-profit organization focused on preparing next-generation talent for thriving careers in marketing. This fund was established in honor of Lee Epstein, the founder of the non-profit Direct Marketers Gateway, Inc. and a lifelong supporter of integrated marketing educational programs.

AMAF is thrilled to further the legacy of Lee Epstein by offering the “Lee Epstein Scholarship Fund.” This scholarship aims to support talented undergraduate students with a passion for marketing in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
 

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you match the following criteria:

1. You must be a full-time undergraduate student who plans to return to full-time status in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester (Spring/Summer semester 2026 graduates are not eligible).
2. You must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have completed at least one full semester of school.
3. You have a passion for marketing!
4. You reside in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.

AMA collegiate membership is not required to qualify for this scholarship.
 

What do I need to apply?

Here are the materials you need for your application:

• Your scholarship story (shared as a personal statement)
• Your current academic transcript
• Your current resume
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member at your University (Optional)

When is it due?

The Submission deadline was 11:59pm CT on January 14, 2026.

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As the philanthropic arm of the AMA, the AMAF strengthens and elevates the marketing profession by advancing knowledge, building a global community of marketing leaders, and supporting marketing initiatives that drive innovation and societal impact.

AMAF Scholarships are for marketing students who are leaders on campus and in the classroom who will continue to impact the industry in the years to come.

Marketing Leaders Celebrate Strength in Diversity!

Have you demonstrated leadership as part of your chapter activities or in other areas of your life? Tell us! In a few easy steps, your story could win a scholarship!
 

What is this scholarship about?

Marketing professionals are as diverse as the consumer populations that they serve. An expansive pool of talent is essential for maximizing creativity, innovation, and synergies within the marketing profession. To this end, the American Marketing Association is dedicated to developing leadership within our minority student populations to fuel the power of diversity within our profession and at large.

The Diversity Leadership Scholarship recognizes underrepresented students who demonstrate leadership in their chapter activities or in other areas of their lives.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you match the following key criteria:

1. Your activities on and off campus demonstrate “Leadership” qualities:

• You are an AMA student leader in terms of your role in leading chapter activities, initiatives, events, projects, or other aspects of your collegiate programming.
• You have leadership accomplishments in other areas of your life outside of your AMA collegiate chapter.

2. You are an AMA student member or part of an active AMA collegiate chapter

3. You must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale.

4. You are a full-time undergraduate student who plans to return to full-time status in the upcoming Fall semester.

What Do I Need to Apply?

Here are the materials you need for your application:

• Your diversity leadership story (shared as a personal statement)
• A letter of recommendation (one page, maximum, from your AMA chapter Faculty Advisor)
• Your current academic transcript
• Your current resume

When is it due?

The Submission deadline was 11:59pm CT on January 14, 2026.

Please email Collegiate@ama.org with any questions and use "Scholarship" in the subject line.

How are winners selected?

The AMA Diversity Leadership Scholarship Committee, made up of select AMA collegiate council members and chapter advisors, reviews the pool of completed applications to determine the scholarship award winners. Winners will be announced at the International Collegiate Conference Awards Banquet. Once approved, scholarship funds are sent to the winner’s university to be applied to fall tuition expenses, with any remainder given directly to the winner.
 

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As the philanthropic arm of the AMA, the AMAF strengthens and elevates the marketing profession by advancing knowledge, building a global community of marketing leaders, and supporting marketing initiatives that drive innovation and societal impact.

AMAF Scholarships are for marketing students who are leaders on campus and in the classroom who will continue to impact the industry in the years to come.

Marketers Change the World for the Better!

How have you made a positive impact on the environment, social justice, economic fairness, health, quality of life, or other social concerns? Tell us!

… In a few easy steps, your story could win a scholarship!

What is this scholarship about?

Marketing professionals should be good at what they do while doing good in the process. To this end, the American Marketing Association is dedicated to transforming students into professionals who foster socially responsible practices in business and in life.

The Robert DeLay social impact scholarship program recognizes those students creating this positive change in the marketing profession and in the world. “Social impact” pertains to making a positive difference at the local, regional or larger community in terms of the environment, social justice, economic fairness, health conditions, quality of life or other social concern.

This Fund honors the legacy of Robert “Bob” Delay, former president of the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) and its predecessor organizations for more than 26 years and a DMA lifetime achievement award winner.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you match the following key criteria:

1. You hold a leadership role within your AMA collegiate chapter and have used your marketing skills to make an impact both on and off campus
2. You are an AMA student member and part of an active AMA collegiate chapter
3. You must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale.
4. You must be a full-time undergraduate student who plans to return to full-time status in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester (Spring/Summer semester 2026 graduates are not eligible).

What do I need to apply?

Here are the materials you need for your application:

• Your social impact story (shared as a personal statement)
• A letter of recommendation (one page, maximum, from your AMA chapter Faculty Advisor)
• Your current academic transcript
• Your current resume

When is it due?

The Submission deadline was 11:59pm CT on January 14, 2026.

Please email Collegiate@ama.org with any questions and use "Scholarship" in the subject line.

How are winners selected?

The Robert DeLay Social Impact Scholarship Committee, made up of select AMA collegiate council members and chapter advisors, reviews the pool of completed applications to determine the scholarship award winners. Winners will be announced at the International Collegiate Conference Awards Banquet. Once approved, scholarship funds are sent to the winner’s university to be applied to fall tuition expenses, with any remainder given directly to the winner.

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As the philanthropic arm of the AMA, the AMAF strengthens and elevates the marketing profession by advancing knowledge, building a global community of marketing leaders, and supporting marketing initiatives that drive innovation and societal impact.

AMAF Scholarships are for marketing students who are leaders on campus and in the classroom who will continue to impact the industry in the years to come.
 

The American Marketing Association Foundation (AMAF) is pleased to offer the EBSCO Student Scholar Award.

The EBSCO Student Scholar Award presents tuition scholarships to exceptional marketing students involved in developing their marketing skills on and off campus, including demonstrating leadership within their AMA collegiate chapter.

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you match the following criteria:

1. Applicants must be current AMA student members and members of an active AMA collegiate chapter. 
2. Candidate must be a full-time undergraduate student who plans to return to full-time status in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester (Spring/Summer semester 2026 graduates are not eligible) and have achieved an overall GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale. 
3. The candidate should be involved in developing their marketing skills both on and off campus, including a demonstrated leadership role within their AMA collegiate chapter.

If selected as a recipient, individuals must maintain their AMA membership during the period of the scholarship.
 

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• Your scholarship story (shared as a personal statement)
• Your current academic transcript
• Your current resume
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member at your University (Optional)

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As the philanthropic arm of the AMA, the AMAF strengthens and elevates the marketing profession by advancing knowledge, building a global community of marketing leaders, and supporting marketing initiatives that drive innovation and societal impact.

AMAF Scholarships are for marketing students who are leaders on campus and in the classroom who will continue to impact the industry in the years to come.

The American Marketing Association Foundation (AMAF) is pleased to offer the Stryker Buoncristiano Scholarship - open to all marketing undergraduate students! AMAF acquired the Dr. Charles Stryker Scholarship Fund and Mike Buoncristiano Memorial Scholarship Fund from Marketing Edge, a former non-profit organization focused on preparing next generation talent for thriving careers in marketing.

AMAF is thrilled to further the legacy of Dr. Stryker and Mr. Buoncristiano by continuing to offer the newly established “Stryker Buoncristiano Scholarship Fund.” This scholarship aims to support talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and with broad skill sets who have a common desire to pursue a career in marketing.
 

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you match the following criteria:

1. You must be a full-time undergraduate student who plans to return to full-time status in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester (Spring/Summer semester 2026 graduates are not eligible).
2. You must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and must have completed at least one full semester of school.
3. You have a passion for marketing!

AMA collegiate membership is not required to qualify for this scholarship.

What do I need to apply?

Here are the materials you need for your application:

• Your scholarship story (shared as a personal statement)
• Your current academic transcript
• Your current resume
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member at your University (Optional)

When is it due?

The submission deadline is January 14, 2026.

Please email Collegiate@ama.org with any questions.

How are winners selected?

The Stryker Buoncristiano Scholarship committee, made up of select AMA collegiate council members and chapter advisors, reviews the pool of completed applications to determine the scholarship award winners. Winners will be announced at the International Collegiate Conference Awards Banquet. Once approved, scholarship funds are sent to the winner’s university to be applied to tuition expenses.

History

The Dr. Charles Stryker Scholarship Fund, Mike Buoncristiano Memorial Scholarship Fund and Jake Weisbarth Scholarship Fund were all established by Marketing Edge and acquired by the AMA in 2022. AMA combined these three funds to develop a new fund named “Stryker Buoncristiano Scholarship Fund.” The purpose of this scholarship is to support talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and with broad skill sets who have a common desire to pursue a career in marketing. The AMA is pleased to continue to honor Dr. Charles Stryker and Mike Buoncristiano. Learn more about them and their incredible work below.

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Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI) is a transformative program designed to empower undergraduate marketing students from historically underrepresented identities who are passionate about advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Over the immersive four-day retreat, participants collaborate with their peers, faculty members, and industry leaders to address real-world DEIA challenges, reflect on the intersection of identity and leadership, and develop skills that will shape their future contributions to marketing.

The 2026 Diversity Leadership Institute will be hosted in partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Gies College of Business in late June 2026 - exact dates to come. 

In partnership with our academic host institution, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Gies College of Business, participants in DLI will:

• Gain foundational knowledge of the history and functions of marketing
• Gain knowledge of contemporary issues in marketing
• Participate in intergroup dialogue around issues of equity and social justice
• Collaborate with peers to research and present ethical solutions to current leadership issues in marketing
• Reflect on and articulate the influence of personal identities and histories on effective marketing leadership
• Engage in professional networking with marketing faculty and practitioners

Application Requirements: 

• All applicants must be undergraduate students carrying full-time enrollment as defined by their institution (students graduating in Spring 2026 are also eligible and encouraged to apply)
• Applicants must hold an active AMA collegiate membership (non-chapter members eligible to apply). Not yet an AMA member? Click here to join today for $29/year for an undergraduate collegiate membership!
• Tell Your Diversity Story: Applicants who identify as a racial or ethnic minority, identify as LGBTQ, or have a documented disability are encouraged to apply. Additional identities considered, but not limited to, include first-generation college student, Veteran status, adult learner, Pell Grant eligibility, and more.  
• Applicants must complete the online application form that includes a letter of recommendation, résumé, specific questions regarding their interest in the program, as well as demographic information

With the cost of food, travel and lodging covered, there is no reason for any student marketer to miss out on this life-changing experience!

The William L. Wilkie “Marketing for a Better World” honors marketing thinkers who have significantly contributed to our understanding and appreciation for marketing’s potential to improve our world, and from whose work notable advances have ensued–in the mold of Bill Wilkie of the University of Notre Dame.

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Nominees must be marketing professors, and self-nominations will not be reviewed.

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This award aims to recognize a scholar who has published an article early in their career in an AMA Journal (Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of International Marketing, Journal of Interactive Marketing, or Journal of Public Policy &  Marketing). The selected article pushes boundaries and introduces novel theories and/or conceptual frames to better understand consumers, markets, and marketing actions.

Eligibility

The recognized article will either be directly based on the scholar’s dissertation or on research conducted and published by the scholar in the first five years after graduating with a Ph.D. in marketing (or related disciplines). The substantive domains of inquiry would be in areas that were heavily influenced by Professor Lusch’s work – marketing channels, retailing, service marketing, consumer culture theory, transformative consumer research, and innovation.

The scholar will also be evaluated based on their demonstration of contributions in other areas of scholarship and a tradition of service demonstrated by Robert Lusch to the discipline.


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Students completing the requirements for their doctoral degrees in marketing and consumer behavior-related topics between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025 are invited to enter the annual John A. Howard/AMA Doctoral Award Competition.

Graduates from doctoral programs in any part of the world are invited to participate. The award is given annually at the AMA Winter Academic Conference.

A team of reviewers will be appointed by the award chairs to review the submissions. A double-blind review procedure will be followed to review the papers based on the following criteria:
 

• Importance of the research question/issue to marketing
• Conceptual rigor
• Methodological rigor and technical competence in the execution of the research
• Value of the findings in contributing to knowledge in marketing
• Value of the findings to marketing practitioners and other stakeholders
• Originality of the research 

Authors will be notified in mid-December regarding the status of their submission. Click here to learn more about this award.


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Nomination Process

Nominations are invited from individuals and marketing departments.  The nominations should include: 

1. A letter (not to exceed four pages) summarizing the nominee’s research contributions, creative/innovative accomplishments, and AMA service/participation.
2. A current curriculum vita for the nominee.

The AMA Fellows Committee will select the 2026 cohort from the nominations, which are due by October 24, 2025.

Carryover Policy: It is committee policy to evaluate a nominee up to three times—the year initially nominated and, if applicable, the subsequent two years. Thus, individuals nominated but not selected for 2026 will also be considered for 2027 and 2028.
 

Questions? Contact the chair of the 2026 AMA Fellows Cohort Committee: 2025-26 Immediate Past President of the AMA Academic Council, Lerzan Aksoy (aksoy@fordham.edu). Please cc T.J. Anderson at tjanderson@ama.org.

Click here to learn more about the AMA Fellows.


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