In response to an overwhelming number of requests, the submission deadline for the prestigious Chicken Marketer of the Year award has officially been extended to May 9, 2025, allowing more time for nominations that celebrate innovation and excellence in chicken marketing.
Presented annually at the Chicken Marketing Summit, this award honors outstanding achievements across retail, foodservice, direct-to-consumer, and producer/integrator sectors. It recognizes companies and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional creativity and strategic excellence in promoting chicken consumption through cutting-edge marketing and public relations campaigns.
Notable past winners of this highly regarded award include Chick-fil-A, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, and Farmer Focus—all recognized for their remarkable impact on consumer engagement and brand growth through innovative promotional efforts.
Eligibility and Submission Process
Nominations are open to any organization in the chicken supply chain and may be submitted as a self-nomination or on behalf of a partner company. The process is completely free of charge. Entrants are encouraged to submit detailed examples from 2024 that illustrate the nominee’s excellence—be it in print, digital, video, audio, or integrated campaigns. Strong storytelling and data-backed results will be key factors in evaluating submissions.
Finalists will receive national industry recognition with features in Poultry Future and WATT PoultryUSA publications. The winner will be honored in a special trophy presentation at the 2025 Chicken Marketing Summit, scheduled for July 28–30 at the DeSoto Savannah in Savannah, Georgia.
About the Chicken Marketing Summit
The Chicken Marketing Summit is a premier industry event that brings together a unique cross-section of stakeholders from across the chicken supply chain. The 2025 edition will feature dual content tracks—one exploring how consumer behavior is evolving with technology, and the other examining how new technologies are transforming operations for producers, retailers, and foodservice providers.
Early bird registration is now open until May 31, offering discounted rates for attendees looking to gain insights into the future of chicken marketing, consumption patterns, and emerging industry trends.
To nominate an organization or learn more, visit:
👉 www.chickenmarketingsummit.com
