ATLANTA — The 2026 GeorgiaCMO ORBIE Awards recognized top chief marketing officers from prominent organizations including IHG Hotels & Resorts, ZS, PulteGroup, AMB Sports and Entertainment, Goodwill of North Georgia, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The event, held at The Starling Atlanta Midtown, celebrated marketing leaders for their strategic vision, leadership, and business impact across six award categories. Nearly 200 guests from leading Georgia organizations and marketing partners attended the ceremony, which also featured a keynote address by Cary Bainbridge, CMO of ABM Industries.

GeorgiaCMO, a chapter of the Inspire Leadership Network, hosts the ORBIE Awards to honor CMOs who demonstrate excellence in leadership, community engagement, and marketing innovation. The awards are peer-adjudicated and focus on leadership effectiveness, business value from marketing initiatives, and industry involvement. Ron McMurtrie, GeorgiaCMO Chair, emphasized the importance of CMOs in driving successful marketing teams and strategies, stating “Behind every award-winning marketing team is a CMO leading the vision, shaping the strategy, and owning the results”.

CREDIT: Inspire Leadership Network
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