[ S17 ]/Special categories
Best Brand Manager / Category Manager
A category for those who manage a brand or product category on a daily basis. We reward the ability to connect brand vision with day-to-day operations — from portfolio and pricing, through communications, to market performance.
About the category
Who we are looking for
Brand managers, category managers and product managers.
- Purposeful management of portfolio and positioning
- Collaboration with sales, retailers and partners
- Growth in sales, market share or profitability
Who can enter
Open to brand managers and category managers whose:
- work has helped make their organization more competitive
- brand or category management has delivered measurable results
A special category rewards mastery in one marketing discipline — regardless of industry or company size.
Terms and conditionsDeadline
by 12.11.2026
Entries are accepted from 01.10 to 12 November 2026. Materials for judging — by 18.11.
Fee
PLN 3,496 net
| Early until 20.10 | PLN 3,496 |
|---|---|
| Regular until 05.11 | PLN 3,996 |
| Late until 12.11 | PLN 4,996 |
Each additional category: from PLN 1,996
Rules
One person may enter up to 4 individual categories and 1 team category. Every entry is evaluated by the Jury.
Rules and FAQConference and Gala
4.12.2026
The CMO Executive Summit conference precedes the DMR Gala. InterContinental Warsaw.
AgendaWinners in this category
Three steps to the Gala
- 01
Download the Entry Kit
Categories, judging criteria and tips on preparing a winning entry.
Download the Entry Kit - 02
Enter a candidate
Choose the category and pay for the entry. You add the description, examples and results after paying.
Entry form - 03
Conference and Final Gala
4 December 2026: first the CMO Executive Summit conference, then the Final Gala and the results in the evening.
About the Gala and conference
Special categories
- S1Thinking Outside of the Box
- S2Master of AI Marketing
- S3Master of Digital Marketing
- S4Master of Technology & Innovation
- S5Master of Communication / PR
- S6Master of Customer Experience
- S7Master of Social Media
- S8Master of Influencer Marketing
- S9Master of Employer Branding
- S10Master of CSR / Social Purpose
- S11Master of ESG / Sustainability
- S12Master of International Marketing
- S13Master of Content Marketing
- S14Master of Brand Experience
- S15Master of Young Generation Marketing
- S16Master of Smart Marketing / Limited Budget
- S17Best Brand Manager / Category Manager
- S18Best Loyalty & Engagement Marketing
- S19Best Launch / Re-branding
- S20Long Time Marketing Excellence
- S21Marketing and Sales Director
- S22Master of City & Region Marketing
- S23Master of Interactive & Immersive Marketing
- S24Master of Omnichannel Marketing
- S25Master of Performance & ROI Marketing