CMO Maria Black Recognized Among C-Suite Leaders at ORBIE Awards

ChicagoCMO selected Kirkland Chief Marketing Officer Maria Black as a 2026 finalist at the ORBIE Awards, which honor marketing leadership excellence across the city’s leading businesses and organizations. Maria, who’s served as the Firm’s CMO for nearly a decade, was honored for her management effectiveness, business impact, and engagement in industry and community initiatives.

For more than 25 years, the ORBIE Awards have recognized leading executives through an independent, peer-driven selection process.