Frequently asked questions

Why should I apply?

We want to celebrate the great experiences that our customers are creating through Adobe Experience Cloud technology. Each year, the Adobe Experience Maker Awards recognize some of the most innovative and impactful customer experiences achieved through digital transformation in 15 categories. Opportunities for finalists and winners to build their company and personal brands by showcasing their award-winning achievements include:

• Amplification on Adobe Experience Cloud-owned media properties including social media channels, blogs, websites, and email newsletters.
• Features in Adobe-sponsored content assets such as winner video interviews, the Movers & Shakers e-book, Meet the Experience Makers blog series, and customer stories.
• Speaking engagements at Adobe Summit, Adobe Executive Experience Forum, & other high-profile webinars and events.
• Networking and community building with other elite Adobe advocacy groups such as Champions, User Group leaders, and Community Advisors.

Who can apply?

Customers may apply directly or be nominated by their solution or technology partner. If you are a partner submitting an application on behalf of a client, your client must agree to the content of the submission and to be contacted by Adobe. View a full list of eligibility and submission requirements here.

If the submission is selected as one of three finalists in any category, at least one representative from the nominated company will be required to attend the 2023 Adobe Experience Maker Awards gala event in person for the live announcement of the winners.

How do I apply?

Adobe customers or Adobe partners submitting on behalf of Adobe customers must submit their success stories by creating a profile and filling out an application on this site by March 31 at midnight PT. Entries from the same company or individual may be submitted for multiple categories.

Please be aware that applications that are resubmitted based on the same accomplishment from a prior year will not be eligible for consideration in the current year.

What happens after I submit?

All complete applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by the Adobe Experience Maker Awards judging team.

Applications will be evaluated based on the overall quality of responses, with a focus on great customer experiences, innovative digital transformations, and identifying new opportunities accompanied with proof points of measurable impact.

Each submission will be reviewed by a judging panel. Finalist decisions will be communicated via email to all applicants and on the Adobe blog. If the submission is selected as one of three finalists in any category, at least one representative from the nominated company will be required to attend the 2023 Adobe Experience Maker Awards gala event for the live announcement of the winners.

Who are the past winners?

For inspiration, check out last year’s finalists and winners.