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đź“Ť DePaul Loop Campus
đź“… April 22, 2026
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
See you there!!
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đź•› Agenda:
4:30 - 5:00 - Duck out of work early and grab your seat!
5:00 - 6:00 - Presentation & Q&A
6:00 - 7:00 - Food, Drinks, & Networking*!
🍹 Food & Drinks: Open bar and free food
Wine/Beer/Soda/Water
Mezze Spread
Caesar salad
Fresh baked garlic bread
Pizzas - Cheese, Pepperoni, BBQ Chicken, Mediterranean
Fettucine alfredo
Chicken parmesan
Assorted freshly baked cookies
House-made fudge brownies
Lemon dessert bars
Final week to submit your entries for the return of CIMA's Star Awards. While voting will be open to the public starting Friday 4/17, we've added 7 final judges who will be deciding the finalists with the 10 we've previously announced!
Monday, March 2nd - Awards Announced, Entrees open
Friday, April 17th - Nominations end and Voting begins
Monday, May 18th - Finalists announced
Thursday, June 25th - Join us for cocktails, dinner, awards show, and an epic after-party. #moretoCIMA #gala #rpmevents
With just over 2 weeks left to submit your entries for the return of CIMA's Star Awards. While voting will be open to the public starting Friday 4/17, we're starting to assemble the judges who will be deciding the finalists!
Get to know our amazing industry leaders. More to come as the deadline approaches.
Monday, March 2nd - Awards Announced, Entrees open
Friday, April 17th - Nominations end and Voting begins
Monday, May 18th - Finalists announced
Thursday, June 25th - Join us for cocktails, dinner, awards show, and an epic after-party. #moretoCIMA #gala #rpmevents
Opening Day is a Holiday #Cubs #wrigley #MoreToCIMA See all +200 the photos in our bio
Trading Card Sponsor - Demand.com
Welcome Sponsor - JamLoop
Raffle Sponsor - @permutive
Photo Sponsor - WeatherBug
Patio Sponsor - @zefrinc
📸 @loc.ngyn
Opening Day is a Holiday #Cubs #wrigley #MoreToCIMA See all +200 the photos in our bio
Trading Card Sponsor - Demand.com
Welcome Sponsor - JamLoop
Raffle Sponsor - @permutive
Photo Sponsor - WeatherBug
Patio Sponsor - @zefrinc
📸 @loc.ngyn
2026's Women in Leadership: Presented by @zyngaads . Got to enjoy The Langham's Defying Gravi-Tea: For Good
Champagne by @gumgum
Photography by @zefrinc
📸 @doris_pan2046
ATTENTION: CIMA celebrates Chicago’s advertising, marketing, and media superstars! We bring the industry together to honor the exceptional work produced in our community in 2025 with awards recognizing amazing campaigns, clients, media partners, and people. Link in Bio for more detail.
This is your chance to expense golf ⛳️
Plenty of Sponsorship opportunities at the CIMA Golf Outing this August and get your brand in front of Chicago’s marketing and media crowd. Food, sun, networking, and a few questionable putts.
