BostonCMO ORBIE Awards Honor Top New England Marketing Executives
Event summary
- The 2026 BostonCMO ORBIE Awards recognized top marketing executives from GE Vernova-Grid Software, UKG, Amica Insurance, Agero, and Emerson Health on June 19, 2026.
- Awards were given across five categories, honoring CMOs from companies with revenues ranging from over $1 billion to over $5.5 billion.
- The event was hosted by BostonCMO, a chapter of the Inspire Leadership Network, and featured a keynote by Gayle O’Connell, EVP & CMO of Arbella Insurance.
- Over 100 guests attended the ceremony, representing leading New England organizations and their marketing partners.
The big picture
The BostonCMO ORBIE Awards highlight the critical role of CMOs in driving business transformation and industry impact. As marketing leaders from diverse sectors come together, the event underscores the importance of strategic marketing in achieving business goals. The recognition of these executives reflects broader trends in leadership excellence and the value of peer-adjudicated processes in identifying top talent.
What we're watching
- Leadership Impact
- How the recognition of these CMOs will influence their strategic decisions and business transformation initiatives.
- Industry Collaboration
- Whether the networking opportunities at the event will lead to new partnerships or collaborations among the attendees.
- Marketing Innovation
- The pace at which these award-winning CMOs will drive innovative marketing strategies in their respective industries.
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