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IT'S 2026: THE TOPAZ AWARDS ARE BACK!
TOPAZ AWARDS & HOLIDAY PARTY
This year, SMPS SFBAC’s annual holiday party and bi-annual Topaz Awards will be celebrated as a spectacular, singular event! The SMPS SFBAC Awards Program highlights the critical role and immense value marketing professionals bring to the design and building industry.
CALL FOR ENTRIES IS LIVE!
The SMPS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter is now accepting entries for our 2026 Topaz Awards! The final deadline to submit your entry for Marketing Communication Awards and nominations for People’s Choice Awards is Sunday, August 23rd by 5:00 PM PST.
Click HERE to see the full Call for Entries for 2026 Topaz Awards.
NOMINATION SUBMISSION LINKS:
People’s Choice Awards: PCA Nomination Form
Marketing Communications Awards: MCA Entry Form
Payment for Submissions: Click here to place payment
TOPAZ AWARDS IMPORTANT DATES
Awards Submissions Deadline (MCAs & PCAs):
5:00 PM PST Sunday, August 23, 2026
Topaz Awards & Holiday Party: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM PST | Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Topaz Awards Venue: City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome Street, Floor 10, San Francisco, CA
Topaz Awards categories
Below are the following awards categories recognizing individual Chapter members with People’s Choice Awards (PCAs) and A/E/C/ firms with Marketing Communications Awards (MCAs).
People's Choice Award Categories
- Lifetime Achievement
- Marketer of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Rising Star
- Business Developer of the Year
- Marketing Advocate – New Category This Year!
Marketing Communications Award Categories
- Holiday / Special Event
- Promotional Campaign –Brand Awareness & Corporate Identity
- External Communications/Public Relations
- Project Pursuit Marketing – It’s Back!
- Website (Internal/External)
- Project Media Creation
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Questions?
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ABOUT THE TOPAZ AWARDS
SMPS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter’s (SFBAC) annual Topaz Awards recognizes excellence in marketing communications and outstanding achievements of top marketing professionals. Project Awards will be granted to A/E/C firms whose materials and campaigns most compellingly achieve their firms’ marketing goals.
Submitting for the Topaz Awards provides firms with an unparalleled opportunity for peer recognition and expert feedback. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding efforts made by local A/E/C firms and individuals who have a real passion for marketing and communications in our industry. Submittals are open to both member and nonmember firms and individuals.
past winners
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
- 2024 – Harry Lawrence
- 2023 – Tricia McGuirk
- 2022 – Myrna Wagner, FSMPS, CPSM
- 2019 – Judith Sayler, CPSM, LEED-AP
- 2017 – Alethea O'Dell, CPSM
- 2015 – Marion Thatch, FSMPS, CPSM
- 2013 – Pat Christman, CPSM
- 2010 – Dennis Paoletti, FAIA, FASA, FSMPS
- 2005 – Craig Park, FSMPS, CPSM
- 2005 – Gwendolyn Powell Todd, Ed.D., FSMPS, CPSM
- 1998 – Kay Godwin, FSMPS, CPSM
MARKETER OF THE YEAR
- 2024 – Vanessa Yust, CPSM
- 2023 – Marilynn Stratton
- 2022 – Kate Albee
- 2020 – Allison Halvorson, CPSM
- 2019 – Laurie Lumish, CPSM
- 2015 – Nicole La, CPSM
- 2013 – Catherine Spurlock, CPSM
- 2010 – Devon Kurcina, CPSM
- 2008 – Marion Thatch, FSMPS, CPSM
- 2004 – Katie O’Brien, CPSM
- 2002 – Denise Youmans, CPSM
- 2001 – Julie Szabo
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
- 2024 – Morgan Wentz
- 2023 – Al Anderson, CPSM
- 2022 – Ava Sand
- 2020 – Jillian Grabenstein, CPSM, ENV SP
- 2019 – Christina Benedict
- 2017 – Bianca Flores
- 2015 – Abby Reader
- 2013 – Faith Ragan
- 2010 – Cathy Kohatsu
- 2005 – Tony Williams
RISING STAR
- 2024 – Danni Jones
- 2023 – Cassidy Perry
- 2022 – Sam Mullin
- 2020 – Danielle Deltorchio
- 2015 – Erin Lopez
- 2013 – Samantha Stettler
- 2010 – Tabitha Ellet
