SAN ANTONIO, TX – Robot Creative, a San Antonio marketing agency specializing in branding and fractional CMO services, was honored at the American Marketing Association (AMA) San Antonio chapter’s 2026 Marketing Excellence Awards (MEAs), taking home two awards for client work completed in 2025. The agency earned Gold in the Non-Profit/Government category for a trade show campaign created for the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA), and Bronze in the Food & Beverage category for the “60 Years, 60 Cheers” 60th anniversary campaign for Sea Island Shrimp House.
The MEAs recognize the strongest marketing work produced in the San Antonio area each year. Entries are judged by an impartial panel of AMA board members from another chapter, with every submission scored across strategy, execution and results.
“These honors reflect the creativity and strategic thinking our team brings to every client relationship,” said Lana Harris, Principal and Director of Marketing at Robot Creative. “We’re especially proud that the winning campaigns brought significant visibility to both organizations.”
San Antonio Manufacturers Association – Gold, Non-Profit Trade Show Campaign
The San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) is one of Texas’s largest and most active manufacturing associations, representing more than 400 manufacturing businesses across industries including transportation, aerospace, electricity and diversified products. SAMA advocates for the manufacturing industry on public policy and regulatory matters and helps guide the education and training of the next generation of manufacturers.
Robot Creative developed the campaign behind SAMA’s 24th Annual South Central Texas Manufacturing Trade Show & Conference, the organization’s flagship event, which brings together manufacturers, buyers, suppliers and partners for a full day of networking, panels and breakout sessions. The work spanned campaign strategy, creative and promotion designed to drive awareness, and exhibitor and attendee participation. Read about our SAMA trade show sponsorship.
Sea Island Shrimp House – Bronze, Food & Beverage “60 Years, 60 Cheers” Campaign
Since 1965, Sea Island Shrimp House has been a family-owned seafood restaurant in San Antonio, serving generations of families with fresh, high-quality seafood and notable hospitality.
To mark the restaurant’s 60th anniversary, Robot Creative created the “60 Years, 60 Cheers” campaign, a celebration of six decades of community, seafood and Texas tradition. The campaign brought the milestone to life across channels, honoring the restaurant’s history while inviting longtime and new guests alike to join the celebration. Read more about the restaurant anniversary campaign.
About the Awards
The AMA San Antonio Marketing Excellence Awards recognize outstanding marketing campaigns created by firms, businesses, agencies and organizations in the San Antonio area. Entries compete across categories including Business to Business, Food & Beverage, Higher Education/K-12, Healthcare, Non Profit/Government, Retail, and Tourism/Entertainment, with all submissions also considered for Best in Show. Learn more at AMA San Antonio.
About Robot Creative
Founded in 1998, Robot Creative is an award-winning San Antonio marketing agency specializing in branding, fractional CMO services, branding, and outsourced marketing for companies seeking accelerated growth and increased visibility. The firm’s work has been recognized with ADDYs, Bronze Quill Awards, Summit International Awards and AMA Marketing Excellence Awards. To learn more, contact our team.
