2026 Smarterships Awards
Nominate the partners and cities who made this year count. Pick a category, tell us who and why, and submit. You can come back and nominate in as many categories as you like. Gala ticket proceeds benefit Foster Nation.
Submit a nominationThe awards
Partner Connector & Collaborator of the Year
Recognizes the partner who has demonstrated exceptional collaboration and teamwork throughout the year. They have successfully connected partners to create impactful synergies.
Partnership Community Leader / Champion
Celebrates an established partner who has shown outstanding leadership within the partner community.
Most Impactful Partnership Event / Engagement / Activation
Awards the partner or partner marketer responsible for the most effective and memorable event or activation.
Partner Marketing Leader
Awards the partner or partner marketer who demonstrated outstanding leadership, collaboration, and strategic impact across their partner marketing efforts.
Rising Star in Partnerships
Recognizes an emerging partner who has shown great potential and impact early in their journey.
Thought Leader Content in Partnerships
Honors the partner who has excelled in creating and promoting influential content that drives thought leadership.
City Leader in Partnerships
Recognizes the Smarterships city leader who has made significant contributions to partnerships within their city or region.
City Award
Recognizes the Smarterships city that has made significant contributions to partnerships within its city or region.
Impact Beyond Partnerships
Celebrates a partner who has made meaningful contributions outside of traditional partnership KPIs, whether through philanthropy, DEI initiatives, sustainability, or community impact.
Submit a nomination
One nomination per submission. To nominate in another category, submit the form again. Your details are only seen by the gala organizers.
