Bellevue University Marketing Students Honored at 2026 AMA Omaha Pinnacle Awards
Bellevue University marketing students earned four recognitions at the 2026 American Marketing Association (AMA) Omaha Pinnacle Awards, a prestigious competition recognizing results‑driven marketing excellence. The awards celebrate measurable impact and professional‑level work completed during the 2025 calendar year.
Key Facts
- Four awards were presented to Bellevue University students at the 2026 AMA Omaha Pinnacle Awards
- Awards were announced on Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Student work was judged by AMA chapters from across the United States
- Campaigns were evaluated on performance metrics and measurable results
- All submissions represented marketing work executed in 2025
Bellevue University Students Recognized for Results‑Driven Marketing Excellence
Bellevue University students were recognized among Omaha’s marketing professionals at the 2026 American Marketing Association (AMA) Omaha Pinnacle Awards, earning four honors for exceptional, results‑driven marketing campaigns. The annual awards spotlight the most effective marketing work from the Omaha metro area and emphasize data‑driven performance over creative concepts alone.
Judged by AMA chapters from across the United States, the Pinnacle Awards evaluate campaigns based on metrics, strategic execution, and measurable outcomes—mirroring the standards used in today’s professional marketing environment.
“Opportunities like the AMA Omaha Pinnacle Awards allow our students to put their skills to the test in a competitive, professional setting,” said Randa Zalman, Associate Professor of Marketing in the College of Business at Bellevue University. “Their success reflects a strong ability to translate classroom learning into data‑driven marketing strategies that create real value for organizations and communities.”
Award‑Winning Student Campaigns Demonstrate Real‑World Impact
The 2026 winners include Marissa Decker, recognized as the Pinnacle Award winner for her Glow Recipe Social Media Campaign, and Teresa Johnson, Silver Award winner for the PawsSure Service Dog Campaign. Joseph Jaworski received two awards, earning the Bronze Award for the Mills County Fall Food Drive campaign and being named Marketing Student of the Year. Each project reflected hands‑on learning experiences completed during the 2025 calendar year and demonstrated measurable community or organizational impact.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).