The wait is finally over! After weeks of reviewing an incredible calibre of submissions, the Cayman Islands Marketing Professionals Association (CIMPA) is thrilled to officially announce the shortlist for the 2026 CIMPA Awards.
Each year, these awards serve as a benchmark for excellence in our industry, shining a spotlight on the agencies, brands, and individuals who are pushing the boundaries of creativity, strategy, and innovation right here in the Cayman Islands.
From heart-tugging community campaigns to cutting-edge digital transformations, the 2026 nominees represent the diverse talent and relentless drive that make our local marketing community world-class.
Meet the 2026 Nominees
Please join us in celebrating the finalists across these nine prestigious categories:
Agency of the Year
- Just Ordinary Folk
- AirVu Media
Brand of the Year
- Grant Thornton
- Compass Media
- CINICO
- Health City Cayman Islands
Campaign of the Year
- Alyssa Christian: ONE Wish-A Christmas to Remember
- Just Ordinary Folk / Logic: Wireless Home WIFI
- Just Ordinary Folk / Logic: Sounds Like Christmas
- CG Britcay: Good Like That
- AirVu Media / Cayman Finance: Transforming public perception
- Department of Communications, Cayman Islands Government: Be Smart. Be Alive.
- Health City Cayman Islands: Emergency Care Awareness
- Compass Media: Best of Cayman
- Compass Media: TimeBack
Community Impact of the Year
- Grant Thornton: GT in the Community Day and GT Golf Championship
- Phoenix Singh: Reasons To Adopt A Dog
- Jacques Scott Group: Speed Rack Cayman
- Tower Marketing: The Derek Larner Memorial Run
- AirVu Media: Uncharted 2026
- Tower Marketing: The LIFE Literacy Conference 2025
- Health City Cayman Islands: Mind the Gap
- Compass Media: TimeBack
- Compass Media: Forefront
- Compass Media: Cayman Votes 2025
Creative Professional of the Year
- Shenelle Taylor
- Robert Tyler
- Joseph Bates
- Joel Lawson
- Kiffra Codner
- Tieneke Du Toit
- David Rock
Marketer of the Year
- Alyssa Christian
- Alanna Warwick-Smith
- Rebekah Brooks
Rising Star of the Year
- Janeka Ebanks
- Phoenix Singh
- Jose You
- Sofia Eldemire
- Rosita Ritch
- Emilie Edgington
Video of the Year
- Armada Films: Aurora Life
- Survivor Cayman Islands: Season 1 Teaser Trailer
- CG Britcay: Embarrassing Parents
- Department of Communications, Cayman Islands Government: After the Impact
- AirVu Media: The Making of the Seafarer’s Registry
- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman: Giro de Cayman
- Health City Cayman Islands: Baby’s First Christmas
- Health City Cayman Islands: Changing My Story – Adrean Russell’s Weight Loss Journey
- Compass Media: Compass: A 60-Year Legacy
- Compass Media: The Rebirth of TV in the Cayman Islands
Website/App of the Year
- Compass Media: timeback.ky
- Acorn Media: The Explore Cayman app
- The Front Page App: Front Page App
- Cayman Islands Government: GOV.KY
- AirVu Media: Seascape Villas | seascapevilla.com
- Compass Media: compasstv.ky
- Compass Media: caymancompass.com
Join Us for the Celebration
The CIMPA Awards Gala is the highlight of our annual Conference, and this year promises to be our most spectacular event yet. It is a night to network with peers, find inspiration in the work of others, and toast to the collective success of our industry.
Whether you are a nominee, a team member, or a supporter of the local creative scene, we invite you to secure your tickets now for the 2026 CIMPA Conference and Awards Gala.
Show Your Support: Table Sponsorships
Looking for a way to give your brand extra visibility while treating your team to a night of celebration? We are pleased to offer Awards Table Sponsorships for CI$3,000.
This is a fantastic opportunity to align your business with the best in the industry and support the ongoing growth of marketing professional development in Cayman. For full details on table benefits and other partnership opportunities, please view our Sponsorship Deck here.
Congratulations once again to all our 2026 nominees! We can’t wait to celebrate with you soon.