Senior Vice President of Marketing honored at the NCTC Independent Show for transforming brand strategy and driving strategic growth
ORLANDO, Fla. – July 27, 2026 – Summit Broadband, a leading fiber-optics telecommunications provider in Florida, today announced that Kira Howell, Senior Vice President of Marketing, has been named the Marketing Innovators Group’s (MIG) 2026 Marketer of the Year. Howell accepted the prestigious award during the National Content and Technology Cooperative (NCTC) Independent Show, held at the Disney Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
The MIG Marketer of the Year award recognizes retail and corporate marketing leaders who demonstrate exceptional innovation, leadership and measurable business impact within their industries.
Since taking the marketing helm at Summit Broadband, Howell has successfully transitioned from a series of independent initiatives into a centralized, strategic growth engine. Under her leadership, the company aligned its brand strategy, sales support, customer communications, customer experience, corporate communications and business development under a single, unified vision.
“Kira’s strategic vision and collaborative leadership have fundamentally reshaped how Summit Broadband engages with our customers and partners,” said Kurt Van Wagenen, CEO of Summit Broadband. “Her authentic, customer-first approach and dedication to cross-functional alignment have set a new standard of excellence across our entire organization. We congratulate Kira on this highly deserved recognition.”
During her tenure, Howell has spearheaded several high-profile corporate milestones. Notably, she led the launch of the “Summit Promise,” a core customer service initiative, and oversaw the publication of the company’s inaugural Annual Impact Report. She also continues to drive the company’s critical regional partnerships and community relations initiatives.
“I am incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the Marketing Innovators Group,” said Howell. “This award is a reflection of the hard work, creativity and dedication of the entire Summit Broadband team. I look forward to continuing our work to elevate our brand, serve our communities and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.”
