The 2026 Tech Marketer Awards are here, and they’re all about celebrating the marketers who don’t just do marketing, but actually move the needle in B2B tech.
The Awards
This is about recognising the people behind the impact: the thinkers, builders, storytellers, and growth drivers who are elevating marketing from “support function” to business-critical engine of growth.
Because let’s be honest, great tech doesn’t win on its own. It takes exceptional marketing to turn innovation into traction, and traction into real commercial success.
We’re a little different from other awards. We shine a spotlight on outstanding marketing by exceptional professionals working inside B2B technology companies, whether that’s software, hardware, or services.
If you’re driving growth, shaping markets, and creating marketing that actually performs in the real world, this is your stage.
The Tech Marketer Awards feature four core categories, designed to celebrate both individual brilliance and team-driven strategy that delivers real, measurable business impact.
If your work has created real impact – not just activity – it’s time to put it forward.
Tech Marketer of the Year
For the standout marketer delivering exceptional strategy, execution, and business impact across the year.
Young Tech Marketer of the Year
For emerging talent already punching well above their weight and shaping the future of tech marketing in NZ.
B2B Tech Marketing Campaign of the Year – Lean & Mighty (1–5 marketers)
For lean, high-performing teams delivering smart, focused campaigns that translate into clear commercial outcomes.
B2B Tech Marketing Campaign of the Year – At Scale (5+ marketers)
For larger teams aligning strategy, creativity, data, and execution to drive standout business performance at scale.
Why You Should Enter
As marketers we’re great at telling stories, but we’re pretty rubbish at telling our own. The Tech Marketers Awards is your chance to reflect on why you do what you do, to be proud of what you’ve achieved and to stand shoulder to shoulder amongst the leaders in your field.
“Winning the Tech Marketer of the Year Award was a career highlight. The recognition was truly rewarding and it created so many connections and pathways. It’s been amazing to be able to share this experience with the community over the past 12 months and I’d encourage every marketing leader to give it a shot this year.”
— Nick Whitehead – CMO Serko – Tech Marketer of the Year 2023
Key Dates
- 29 June: Award submissions open
- 7 August: Award entries close
- 21 August: Announcement of finalists
- 10 September: Awards announced at TMG 2026
Entry is free and any member of Tech Marketers New Zealand can enter.
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