Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) to Unveil 2011 Star Award Winners

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CIMA’s annual Star Awards honor those in the industry who work tirelessly to develop and enhance the interactive and digital business in Chicago. The winners will receive a complimentary CIMA membership along with recognition via CIMA’s social media channels, Web site and PR efforts.

This year, CIMA added two new awards to the docket, including:

• NEW for 2011! Digital Media Person of the Year

This award will honor one individual who has contributed to the evolution and growth of the Chicago digital marketplace. This will be someone who has made a major contribution to either an organization or the development of a team. Someone who has single-handedly changed the direction of a business, created an entirely new revenue stream or someone who is a strategic thinker, an innovative leader or a world-class client services master.

• NEW for 2011! Rising Star

This award will recognize an up-and-coming leader in the digital space.  This will be someone who has shown exceptional promise of leadership and contribution in digital marketing and at his/her company, while also demonstrating spectacular results in 2011.

CIMA will also be recognizing industry leaders in the following 10 categories.

• Best Use of Search

• Best Use of Social Media

• Best Use of Video

• Best Use of Technology

• Best Cross Media Campaign

• Best Overall Web Site

• Best B2B Website

• Best B2C Website

• Best Use of Mobile

• Best Use of Rich Media

To register for the awards ceremony, visit http://www.chicagoima.org/component/azeventdetail/136/42.  If you are a member of the media and wish to RSVP, please contact Rachel Lukawski-Kuna at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (773) 610-8454.  For more information about CIMA and other upcoming events, please visit www.chicagoima.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

About CIMA

CIMA, www.chicagoima.org, is Chicagoland's only interactive-centric organization devoted to the enhancement and development of interactive business.  Founded in 1997, CIMA focuses on thought-leadership and outreach through forums, panels and seminars and has been lauded by industry professionals, think-tank panels and corporate marketing blogs.