Cybersecurity Marketing Society opens 2026 Marquee Awards nominations

The Cybersecurity Marketing Society has opened nominations for its 2026 Marquee Awards ahead of CyberMarketingCon in Austin, with entries due Sept. 30 and winners set for Nov. 17. The program spotlights individual marketers, vendors, agencies and partners across the cybersecurity go-to-market ecosystem.

Why it matters: - The Marquee Awards are a public recognition platform for cybersecurity marketers whose work often happens behind the scenes. - The awards also put a spotlight on vendors, agencies and partners that support cybersecurity go-to-market teams. - The timing ties the awards to CyberMarketingCon, the Society’s flagship event, which can increase visibility for finalists and winners.

What happened: - The Cybersecurity Marketing Society opened nominations for the 2026 Marquee Awards. - Nominations are open through Sept. 30, 2026. - Winners will be announced during the Marquee Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at CyberMarketingCon in Austin, Texas. - CyberMarketingCon runs Nov. 15-18 in Austin. - Nomination details and categories are available here.

The details: - The awards recognize standout individuals, teams, vendors, agencies, partners and campaigns across the cybersecurity marketing and go-to-market community. - Individual marketer nominations are free. - Marketers can nominate themselves or submit a peer, colleague, mentor or other community member. - Separate categories are open for vendors, agencies and partners. - Individual categories include Best Cyber Product Marketer, Best Cyber Demand Gen Pro, Best Cyber Field Marketer, Best Cyber Channel/Partner Marketer, Best Brand, Communications & PR Marketer, Best Cyber Marketing Ops Pro, Best 1-Person Marketing Team, Cyber Marketing Mentor of the Year, and CMO and Head of Marketing categories. - Organization-focused categories include Best Cyber PR Agency, Best Cyber MOPS Agency, AI Tool of the Year, Best Analyst Firm, Best Buyer Intent Tool, Marketing Agency of the Year, Paid Advertising Agency of the Year, Best Webinar Partner, Best Cyber Media Brand and Best Cybersecurity Podcast. - Nominees will be notified before CyberMarketingCon. - Ticket prices for CyberMarketingCon increase on Oct. 1. - CyberMarketingCon ticket options currently include in-person, virtual and one-day passes. - Registration information is available here.

Between the lines: - The Society is using the awards to reinforce its role as a central gathering place for cybersecurity marketers. - The category mix shows a broad focus, from tactical execution to executive leadership and partner ecosystems. - The conference and awards together create a built-in audience for industry recognition and networking. - Gianna Whitver, co-founder and CEO of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society, said the awards are meant to recognize specialized work that often goes unseen and to give the community a chance to celebrate it.

What's next: - Nominees will be notified ahead of CyberMarketingCon. - The community will gather in Austin for the conference and awards ceremony in mid-November. - Attendees can join CyberMarketingCon in person or virtually, with replay access available for most sessions. - CyberMarketingCon will feature programming across product marketing, demand generation, field and event marketing, brand and communications, community and customer marketing, marketing operations, channel and partner marketing, GovCon and public sector GTM, executive leadership and more. - The conference also includes the CyberCMO and CyberCEO Summits.

The bottom line: - Cybersecurity marketers have until Sept. 30 to enter the Marquee Awards, with winners to be announced Nov. 17 in Austin.