SOCIETY NEWS
SMPS Recognizes Brad Thurman With Its Highest Honor
SMPS is pleased to announce that Brad Thurman, PE, FSMPS, CPSM, has been honored with the 2025 Weld Coxe Marketing Achievement Award (WCMAA). Brad, a member of SMPS Oklahoma and
SMPS Recognizes Dacota Griffin as 2025 Emerging Leader of the Year
SMPS is pleased to announce that Dacota Griffin has been honored with the 2025 Emerging Leader of the Year Award. This SMPS award honors rising marketing professionals who are demonstrating exceptional
SMPS Recognizes Marty Glaske as 2025 SMPS Catalyst Business Developer of the Year
SMPS is pleased to announce that Marty Glaske, MA, CMIT, has been honored with the 2025 Catalyst Business Developer of the Year Award. This SMPS award recognizes an outstanding business
SMPS Recognizes KW Landscape Architects as the 2025 Marketing Innovation Firm of the Year
SMPS is pleased to announce that KW Landscape Architects has been honored with the 2025 Marketing Innovation Firm of the Year Award. This award recognizes an SMPS member’s firm for
Olivia S. Farquharson Named Chapter President of the Year
SMPS is pleased to announce that Olivia Farquharson, CDMP, PCM, has been recognized as the 2025 Chapter President of the Year. Olivia was honored at Amplify A|E|C, the Society’s annual
Reflecting on Purpose
On July 1, 2024, I stepped into the role of CEO with gratitude, responsibility, and maybe an extra coffee or two. Every day, and often hourly, I reflect on the
Get To Know Scholarship Recipient Yenique Mason
The SMPS Foundation, in partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), provides financial assistance to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Made possible by generous donations, the SMPS
SMPS Now and Next: June 2025
From June 11-13, 2025, the Society’s volunteer leaders and staff members met in Portland, ME, for the board’s annual planning. Here are a few highlights from the meeting: Strategic Planning
SMPS Fellows Spotlight: Vanessa Yust
For our member spotlight, Vanessa Yust, FSMPS, CPSM, sat down for a virtual chat with us to share what it means to be an SMPS Fellow. Vanessa is CMO at
SMPS Fellows Spotlight: Bridget Kraus
For our member spotlight, Bridget Kraus, FSMPS, CPSM, sat down for a virtual chat with us to share what it means to be an SMPS Fellow. Bridget is vice president
