The 2025 GeorgiaCMO ORBIE Awards recognized the exceptional leadership and initiatives of top marketing executives from Kellanova, The Home Depot, ABM Industries, RaceTrac, Inc., Cherry Bekaert, & ZERO Prostate Cancer. Hosted by GeorgiaCMO, a chapter of the Inspire Leadership Network, the prestigious awards honor CMO leaders who drive business transformation and industry impact.

Winners were recognized across six categories: Super Global, Global, Large Enterprise, Enterprise, Corporate, and Leadership. The ceremony, which took place at The Starling Atlanta Midtown brought together top executives and industry leaders to celebrate excellence in marketing leadership.

“Great CMOs drive transformation through meaningful, trusted relationships,” said Ron McMurtrie, GeorgiaCMO Chair. “The ORBIE Awards recognize CMOs who have demonstrated excellence in marketing leadership and are shaping the future in Georgia.”

Meet the 2025 GeorgiaCMO ORBIE Award Winners: 

Julie Bowerman, CMO, Kellanova, received the Leadership ORBIE.

Molly Battin, SVP & CMO, The Home Depot, received the Super Global ORBIE for organizations over $10 billion in annual revenue & multi-national operations.

Cary Bainbridge, SVP & CMO, ABM Industries, received the Global ORBIE for organizations over $3 billion in annual revenue & multi-national operations.

Melanie Isbill, Chief Brand Officer, RaceTrac, Inc., received the Large Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $1 billion in annual revenue.

Kathryn DeLia, CMO, Cherry Bekaert received the Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $500 million in annual revenue.

Sheri Barros, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, ZERO Prostate Cancer, received the Corporate ORBIE for organizations up to $500 million in annual revenue.