Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition

Through a variety of programs, ASAE is pleased to honor both individual and organizational achievement in association management, as well as contributions our members make to the association community and the wider world.

Gold Circle Awards

Marketing, membership, and communications play a vital role in associations—whether to connect with members, keep them informed of important issues, or raise awareness of programs and initiatives. The Gold Circle Awards recognize creativity and innovation in these efforts.

Recipients are recognized at ASAE’s Marketing, Membership & Communications Conference, and winners' best practices are highlighted and shared throughout the year. 

Learn more about the Gold Circle Awards

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Power of Associations - Summit Awards

Associations are involved in activities every day that make a substantial, positive impact on people’s lives. The Power of Associations Awards showcase how associations leverage their unique resources to solve problems, advance industry or professional performance, kick-start innovation, and improve conditions around the world.

Recipients are recognized at the Annual Summit Awards Dinner .

 

 

The Key Award

The Key Award honors the association CEO who demonstrates exceptional qualities of leadership in his or her own association and displays a deep commitment to voluntary membership organizations as a whole. Winners become part of the award's rich heritage of recipients who have been recognized since 1960.

 

The Professional Performance Award

This award recognizes the invaluable contributions made by association executives who are at the top levels of their organizations but are not CEOs. These executives distinguish themselves every day and make exceptional contributions to their associations and the association management profession.

 

The Academy of Leaders Award

This award is given to industry partners and consultants who demonstrate exemplary support of the association community. The award recognizes an individual who represents an organization engaged in the sale of products or services to members of ASAE and who has made especially outstanding contributions to the advancement of the profession.

Recipients of ASAE’s highest individual honors are recognized at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition.

 

ASAE Fellows

The ASAE Fellows program is an honorary recognition bestowed upon less than 1 percent of ASAE's membership. It is a call to continued service—as authors, mentors, conference facilitators, and leaders. The Fellows represent a diverse community of thought leaders that creates and expands on both knowledge and insight into the strategic issues of association management.

New Fellows are recognized every year at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition.

 

ASAE Research Foundation Awards and Scholarships

John H. Graham IV Fund

The John H. Graham IV Fund was established in 2020 by the ASAE Board of Directors with the support of ASAE Past Chairs and ASAE Fellows, in celebration of the life and legacy of John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE.

ASAE-USAe Travel Scholarship

The ASAE-USAe Travel scholarship financially supports association professionals to attend the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition. The scholarship provides funding for travel, housing, and additional costs related to attending the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Future Leaders Professional Development Scholarship

This young professional scholarship provides financial support to young professionals (ages 35 and under) to attend ASAE in-person events and access valuable networking and mentorship opportunities.

CAE Scholarship

The CAE Scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing the CAE credential. This scholarship provides funds to cover the cost of registering for the exam or exam preparation materials.

AMC Leaders Scholarship

The AMC Leaders Scholarship supports the association management company (AMC) community and workforce development by providing funding, connections, and learning opportunities through ASAE in-person meetings, events, and mentoring/coaching.

Sal Martino Foresight Award

The Sal Martino Foresight Award recognizes trailblazers who demonstrate exceptional creativity in fostering a culture of foresight, embedding foresight into their organizational strategy and operations, and effectively utilizing ASAE’s ForesightWorks and other futures-focused materials.

Next Gen: Rising Star Award

The Next Gen: Rising Star Award highlights an extraordinary young professional who has a proven track record of commitment to the association community, having fostered and implemented innovative ideas within their respective organization and association community.