Every year, Braze celebrates the marketers and brands pushing customer engagement somewhere new. Maybe you shipped a campaign you're still talking about, moved a number that actually mattered, or took a swing nobody else was taking. Those are the stories we want to tell.
This year you sent us over 230 submissions across 12 categories — and going through them, it's obvious that the best work in this space is coming out of this community.
Every category came down to the wire.
For the first time, the Torchies are going digital — catch the whole thing live on Forge Digital, wherever you are.
AI In Action
This award recognizes teams putting Braze AI to work against a real business problem — with the data foundation, governance, and measured results to back it up. Our finalists are:
Bonfire Community Leader of the Year
This award recognizes an outstanding community member who is known for helping other Braze users in the Bonfire community. Our finalists are:
Braze for Impact
This award recognizes companies that have used Braze to create positive social change within their communities. The finalists are:
Campaign of the Year
This award recognizes campaigns that show strategic leadership and technical skill to build stronger relationships with customers. This year's finalists are:
Collaborative Team of the Year
This award celebrates teams that have successfully worked across different departments and disciplines to create best-in-class campaigns. The finalists are:
Creative Excellence
This award honors teams that use the Braze platform to create innovative, original messaging, and unique customer experiences. Our finalists for the year are:
Marketing Leader of the Year
This award honors marketing executives who demonstrate excellence in leadership and customer engagement. The finalists for 2026 are:
Rising Marketing Star
This award recognizes exceptional new users of the Braze platform who show great promise and use technology to support stronger customer relationships. The finalists are:
Partner Campaign of the Year
This category recognizes a partner who delivered a groundbreaking campaign with Braze and set new standards in creativity and customer engagement. The finalists are:
Delivery Partner of the Year
This award celebrates a delivery partner who significantly advanced their Braze practice through comprehensive training and innovation to markedly improve business outcomes. Our finalists are:
Technology Partner of the Year
This award goes to a technology/ISV partner that has enhanced Braze through key integrations and collaboration, benefiting our team and our customers. The finalists are:
Transformation Partner of the Year
This award honors a partner whose innovative solutions have transformed a single client's business and drastically enhanced their customer experience capabilities. Our finalists are:
Ready to see who takes home a Torchie?Join us at Forge to celebrate all the finalists and learn from the best in the industry. Whether you're a long-time member of the community or just getting started, Forge is where you'll gain the insight, inspiration, and support to stand out by using your creativity in new ways.
Huge congratulations to all the 2026 Torchie Awards Finalists! 🏆 The level of innovation, technical craft, and creativity across both the customer and partner categories is top-tier. Best of luck to everyone—looking forward to cheering you all on at Forge!
