Your Best Work Deserves More Than a “Looks Good!”

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You nailed the message. Sweated the design. Turned a complex idea into a campaign that made people pay attention... Now give that work a chance to take a bow.

The ATMIA International Marketing Forum is accepting entries for the 2026 ATMmy Awards — the only marketing awards program dedicated exclusively to the ATM industry.

The ATMmys put the spotlight on the creativity and marketing talent behind an industry that keeps cash moving. It’s your opportunity to share the work you’re proud of and give the people behind it some well-earned recognition.

Open that project folder. Rally your team. Pick the work you can’t wait to show off.

You’ve done the work. Now get the recognition you deserve.

Enter your campaigns, advertising or marketing promotions posted or displayed between January 1 and November 30, 2026. The competition is open to companies currently active in the global ATM industry.

Submit your entries by 11:59 p.m. CST on December 1, 2026.

2026 ATM Industry Global Marketing Award Categories:

🖥️ DIGITAL

This category recognizes advertising and campaigns displayed through digital channels — where creativity meets innovation.

Eligible submissions include:

Websites designed to engage and inform customers.
Digital display ads that elevate brand visibility or product awareness.
Social media campaigns showcasing strategy, storytelling, and measurable engagement.
Short-form videos (1 minute or less) created specifically for platforms like LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok.

🎬 VIDEO

This category honors longer-form video content used to promote, educate, or inspire within the ATM or payments ecosystem.

Eligible submissions include:

Corporate or brand storytelling videos
Product launch or feature demos
Training or educational content
Documentary or thought-leadership pieces

✍️ CONTENT

Great marketing tells a story — and this category celebrates written or designed content that informs, persuades, and engages.

Eligible submissions include:

White papers, case studies, or eBooks that provide insight or analysis.
Blog posts, feature articles, or thought-leadership pieces published by or on behalf of your organization.
Research reports that showcase innovation or industry expertise.

💵CASH PROMOTION

This category spotlights campaigns dedicated to the positive promotion of cash — emphasizing its continued relevance, value, and importance in consumer choice.

Eligible submissions include:

Digital, video, or print campaigns advocating for cash access and payment choice.
Public awareness or advocacy initiatives highlighting cash’s role in budgeting, privacy, and resilience.
Collaborative efforts between ATM operators, financial institutions, and payment networks that promote cash as part of a balanced payments ecosystem.

Enter Today & Get the Recognition You Deserve!

Deadline for Entries: Dec. 1, 2026
Submission Link: https://www.atmia.com/about-us/industry-awards/atmmys/
Winner will be Announced: ATMIA US 2027, Feb. 17-19, 2027 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

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Co-founded by Alicia Blanda and Rebecca Hellmann, the ATMmy's — the only marketing awards competition for the global ATM industry — are designed to recognize the marketers, communicators, and innovators who bring the industry’s message to life. The ATMmy’s highlight the campaigns, video and content that educate, inspire, and elevate awareness of cash access, self-service technology, and financial inclusion.