President Donald Trump’s campaign team, scorned by liberal critics and mocked for its confidence in the face of media hype pumping up then-Vice President Kamala Harris‘s 2024 candidacy, has won recognition for being the best in the business.

The bipartisan American Association of Political Consultants awarded Trump’s campaign advisers, pollster, and media team with its top prize, the Pollie.

The award for “Campaign of the Year” went to Trump’s team of Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita.

“Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign, led by Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, was a masterclass in strategic execution and message control. Wiles oversaw a tightly coordinated national operation, keeping the campaign disciplined and focused, while LaCivita’s command of the war room and rapid-response strategy shaped the media narrative and neutralized opposition attacks. Their leadership flipped all seven swing states, secured the popular vote, and powered Trump’s historic return to the White House for a non-consecutive second term,” the award write-up said.

Congratulations to President Trump’s pollster, @TonyFabrizioGOP, for receiving the American Association of Political Consultants’ prestigious ‘Pollster of the Year’ award. pic.twitter.com/nMXBU9WeFG

— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom)

May 23, 2025

Trump’s pollster, Tony Fabrizio, won as Republican pollster of the year. “Tony Fabrizio was a key force behind Trump’s 2024 victory, delivering razor-sharp data and strategy as chief pollster through a turbulent cycle — navigating indictments, an assassination attempt, and a historic nominee swap. His memos shaped GOP messaging, debunked flawed polling, and guided campaigns nationwide. With 38 years of experience, he also mentored the next generation, cementing his legacy,” the award said.

After months of chaos, we had one shot to close. “Fight” wasn’t just an ad—it was the rallying cry. @OnMessageInc is honored to win Silver for Best TV Ad for President for the spot that reminded America who @realDonaldTrump is—and what we’re fighting for. #POLLIES25 pic.twitter.com/B0PqcxQkS2

— OnMessageInc (@OnMessageInc)

May 22, 2025

Among the winners of the group’s “Campaign Excellence Awards 2025” were other key Trump figures, such as campaign political director James Blair and Make America Great Again Inc. chief Taylor Budowich. And Trump National Finance Director Meredith O’Rourke won “Republican Fundraiser of the Year” for pulling in “over $2 billion across Trump campaigns, committees, and the inaugural — setting records and reshaping GOP fundraising strategy for the digital age.”

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The Harris campaign won no excellence awards.

Similar to Oscar voting, peers judge everything from campaigns, ads, direct mail, and even “door hangers,” and many are divided by Democratic and Republican awards.