The Pinnacle Awards celebrate exceptional marketing campaigns and creative work from across the Omaha metro. With categories ranging from student projects and grassroots efforts to large-scale business initiatives and the prestigious Marketer of the Year award, there’s a place for every type of project.
Pinnacle Award entries are judged by other AMA professional chapters and are based on the objectives, execution, and measurable results of a campaign or piece.
A celebratory Pinnacle Awards gala is held annually in April to recognize winners and present their awards.
Winners of the 2025 AMA Omaha Pinnacle Awards:
Communications – Large Business
Pinnacle: University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska at Omaha Newsletter Redesign
Silver: University of Nebraska at Omaha, UNO 24-25 Undergraduate Viewbook
Bronze: OBI Creative, EmPOWERing Employee Development at OPPD with Level Up Leadership
Communications – Not-for-profit
Pinnacle: Clarity Channels Communications, Avenue Scholars 2024 Impact Report
Silver: Clarity Channels Communications, Communities for Kids: The Early Years Report
Bronze: Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, Early Years Matter Blog
Communications – Small Business
Pinnacle: Clarity Channel Communications, The EO Report
DEI Campaign of the Year
Pinnacle: Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, We Care for Kids/Por todos los niños
Digital Media – Large Business
Pinnacle: Ervin & Smith, biBerk Brand Awareness Campaign
Silver: Buildertrend, “A New Way to Work” Campaign
Bronze: 1123, Re-Bath Florida: A Digital-Only Strategy Driving Growth & Market Expansion
Digital Media – Not-for-profit
Pinnacle: Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska New Website
Silver: Children’s Nebraska, 2024 Neurosciences Digital Campaign
Bronze: Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska Social Media
Digital Media – Small Business
Pinnacle: Scoular, Petsource Private Label
Silver: Ronco Construction, Ronco Construction Website Redesign
Grassroots Campaign of the Year
Pinnacle: Ervin & Smith, Live On Nebraska “Earn Your Heart”
Influencer Marketing Campaign of the Year – Large Business
Pinnacle: Buildertrend, Buildertrend Influencer-Led Webinar Series
Silver: Bailey Lauerman, The Chaos of Dining with Kids
Integrated Marketing Campaign – Large Business
Pinnacle: University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska at Omaha Integrated Marketing Campaign
Silver: Buildertrend, Buildertrend Labor Shortage Campaign
Bronze: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Healthy Home Team | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Integrated Marketing Campaign – Not-for-profit
Pinnacle: OBI Creative, Pinnacle Bank Championship Refresh
Silver: Say Hey There, Guns & Hoses Hockey Challenge Event Marketing Campaign
Bronze: Children’s Nebraska, Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center Announcement Integrated Plan
Integrated Marketing Campaign – Small Business
Pinnacle: 1123, Hound HQ – Building a Pawsome Brand
Silver: Ronco Construction, The Pink Chariot
New Kid on the Block – Large Business
(first-time entrants)
Pinnacle: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Healthy Home Team | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
New Kid on the Block – Not-for-profit
(first-time entrants)
Pinnacle: Vesper Concerts, A Royal Recital: Promoting The Queen’s Six for Vesper Concerts
New Kid on the Block – Small Business
(first-time entrants)
Pinnacle: Park & Noles, Unseen Battles: Mental Health Awareness and Support for Military Heroes
Promotions – Large Business
Pinnacle: Ervin & Smith, Traveler Appreciation Campaign
Silver: Buildertrend, International Builders’ Show 2024
Bronze: University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska at Omaha Enrollment Days
Promotions – Small Business
Pinnacle: 1123, Summer Promotion for Taylor’s Quik Market 70th Anniversary Celebration
Public Relations – Large Business
Pinnacle: Buildertrend, The Summit by CBUSA
Silver: University of Nebraska at Omaha, UNO 2024 State of the University
Bronze: University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska at Omaha 2024 December Commencement
Public Relations – Not-for-profit
Pinnacle: Emspace + Lovgren, Malcolm X Nebraska Hall of Fame Induction
Silver: Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, We Care for Kids/Por todos los niños and Nebraska Extension 2024 Statewide Survey
Bronze: Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, 2024 Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference
Student Marketing
Pinnacle: Bellevue University, Silver City Youth Group Campaign
Silver: Bellevue University, Marketing Plan Project: Ginger’s Baking Company
Video – Large Business
Pinnacle: Buildertrend, Behind the Business with Killowen Construction
Silver: University of Nebraska at Omaha, UNO Wild Kingdom Video
Bronze: OBI Creative, College of Saint Mary “Find Your Spark” CTV
Video – Not-for-profit
Pinnacle: Children’s Nebraska, Career Profile Video Series
Video – Small Business
Pinnacle: Emspace + Lovgren, Park Omaha Event Rate Parking Video
Silver: Ronco Construction, A Ronco Family Christmas
AGENCY OF THE YEAR
1123: “1123: Shift Thinking, Drive Results
IN-HOUSE OF THE YEAR
University of Nebraska at Omaha: UNO’s Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications: A Leader in In-House Marketing Excellence
MARKETER OF THE YEAR
Ervin & Smith: Katie Herzog
BOARD VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Tamara Johnson
Dominic Jimerson
SPIRIT OF SERVICE AWARD
Lyn Wineman
BEST OF SHOW
Ervin & Smith: Traveler Appreciation Campaign