Event & Venue Marketing Conference Announces 2026 Award Winners at Sold-Out Event

 

EVMC Heads to Austin, Texas, in June 2027

 

EVMC Awards Images HERE
Photo Credit: Kenny Reprado

 

Sacramento, CA (June 12, 2026) – The sold-out Event and Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) celebrated the 11th anniversary of the EVMC Awards presented by Atmosphere TV on June 11, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, honoring the most innovative and strategic marketing professionals in the live entertainment industry. Hosted by Ari Waller—the multi-talented in-arena host for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors and WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries—and featuring DJ Stace Lace, the annual ceremony highlighted excellence across marketing, publicity, social media and more. This year’s event was proudly presented by Atmosphere TV, the leading streaming entertainment platform that delivers over 30 channels of visually engaging, brand-safe content to businesses worldwide, including restaurants, bars, gyms, and airports.

 

This year’s winners include:
● Marketing & Publicity Campaign of the Year: Joe Walsh & Friends Present VetsAid - Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita, Kansas
● Most Creative Artist Welcome / Fan Activation: Alan Jackson’s Last Call Honky Tonk - Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
● Grassroots Campaign of the Year: Concert Chemistry - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
● Social Media Campaign / Content Series of the Year: Minneapolis Goes Brat - Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
● Artist Gift Over $500: Shinedown & Bush Players Pins - Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
● Artist Gift Under $500: Kelsea Ballerini Fan Affirmation Tour Journal - Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona
● Gigi Award of Excellence: Kate Bean, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Bryce Jordan Center
● EVMC Hall of Fame: Jeff Johnson, former Associate Director, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
● Breakthrough Professional of the Year: Alyson Katz, Senior Brand Manager at CFG Bank Arena
● Impact Award: Kaseya Center “Rescue a Reef”

 

EVMC will bring the 2027 conference back to Austin, Texas, with the Moody Center and H-E-B Center at Cedar Park as hosts, June 9-11. Registration for the conference is now open at the EVMC website.

 

“We are thrilled to bring EVMC 2027 back to Austin and to welcome professionals from across the live sports and entertainment industry,” said incoming EVMC President Paul Hooper. “The Moody Center will be an exceptional host venue to showcase Austin’s vibrant culture and world-class entertainment. I also want to congratulate all of this year’s award winners, and I am incredibly proud to recognize those who continue to advance EVMC’s mission of fostering education, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership across our industry.”

EVMC is the premier gathering for marketing professionals in the live event and venue industry. Known for bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the country, EVMC offers a unique platform for collaboration, idea-sharing, and professional growth.

 

 

For more information, visit

EVMC Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

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About Event & Venue Marketing Conference
The Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) is a dynamic conference that unites a diverse community of entertainment marketing professionals from across North America. Each June, in a new host city across the continent, our community gathers for 3 days of in-person meetings ranging from general & concurrent sessions, breakouts, awards, networking and evening events, all with our mission of fostering inspiration, collaboration, and innovation within the rapidly evolving entertainment industry.

 

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