The 2023

CIMPA Awards

November 3, 2023, Grand Cayman Marriott Resort

Congratulations to the 2023 CIMPA Award Winners!

The marketing world gathered in full force on November 2-3 for workshops and a conference to delve into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a conference that left no stone unturned in exploring its implications on the industry. Over two insightful days, esteemed speakers dove deep into the realms of AI, discussing the need for its integration into the workplace, upskilling employees, and embracing AI’s collaborative potential. Following the conference was an awards ceremony to highlight the top players in the marketing industry.

Speakers at the event included Hon. André Ebanks, Minister of Investment, Innovation, and Social Development; along with industry luminaries such as Danielle Watler, Out of the Blu; Hollie Whitelocke, Cayman Islands Government; Jeff Abracen, Vice President of Creative Strategy at BAM Strategy in Montreal Canada; Searlina D’Amico, Director of Marketing, BG Wealth Group; and a student panel sponsored by the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI).

The event also featured a panel discussion on the evolution of innovation as well as engaging talks by Greg Kihlström, The Agile Brand Podcast and the Innovation Economy Podcast; Aditi Joshi, Google AI Program Lead; Amy McGrath, AirVu Media; and Ron Johnson, Blueprint Creative. The UCCI student panel added a fresh perspective, sharing students experiences with AI tools in education.

Additionally, this conference celebrated the remarkable 10th anniversary of the Cayman Islands Marketing Professionals Association (CIMPA) Conference, serving as an occasion to commend exceptional contributions and achievements within the industry. The awards encompassed ten distinct categories, recognizing excellence in various aspects of the field: Brand of the Year, App or Website of the Year, Video of the Year, Campaign of the Year, Community Impact of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Creative Professional of the Year, Marketer of the Year, Agency of the Year, and, the inaugural Pioneer Award that spotlights outstanding excellence in the marketing community.

BRAND OF THE YEAR – Blue Iguana Gin, Grand Cayman Distillery

APP OF THE YEAR – Cayman Good Taste, Acorn Media

VIDEO OF THE YEAR – “Making Dreams Come True this Christmas,” Health City Cayman Islands

CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – Valentine’s Day, Logic

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD – Cancer Doesn’t Wait, Health City Cayman Islands

RISING STAR OF THE YEAR – Stephanie Christian, Tower

CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – Carolina Valdivieso, Grand Cayman Marriott Resort

MARKETER OF THE YEAR – Alyssa Christian, Logic

AGENCY OF THE YEAR – Tower

PIONEER AWARD – Lynne Byles, Managing Director of Tower
These awards recognized the exceptional efforts and innovative contributions of individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted the marketing industry. The ceremony celebrated a decade of achievements and set the stage for more milestones in the years to come.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your presence at the workshop, conference, and awards. Your participation has been instrumental in supporting our scholarship award winner, Jaxon Bodden, who is currently pursuing his education as a Graphic Designer at Lynn University. It’s moments like these that underscore the significance of nurturing our local up-and-coming marketers and providing them with opportunities to thrive. Together, we are not just attending conferences; we are shaping the future for talented individuals like Jaxon and the growth of our industry,” Hollie Whitelocke, CIMPA Chair.

CIMPA thanks sponsors, UCCI, Water Authority Cayman, Grand Cayman Marriott Resort, Cayman National Bank, Janet Jarchow Photography and Caribbean Creations for their support.

About CIMPA:

CIMPA’s goal is to help shape the future of the marketing profession in the Cayman Islands by cultivating talented marketers, fostering growth, creating opportunities for collaboration and demonstrating marketing’s value as a key driver of business success.