The Power of A

Every year across the country, associations are helping society by creating programs within their members’ expertise designed to improve society.  These programs, no matter the size or scope, personify the Power of A message that associations are economic and societal drivers.  The Power of A often posts examples of programs that benefit society, but we want your associations to receive more than a post on this site: we want your association to be honored for its work and receive recognition from the entire association community.

That is the purpose of the ASAE Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards: recognition of association programs that propel American forward - with innovative projects in skills training and development; ethical, technical or professional standards; economic development; business and social innovation; information and knowledge creation; public education and information; civic and community volunteer activities; and citizenship and democracy enhancement.

In the current economy individuals and the government are more reliant than ever on nonprofits organizations to perform important social services and advocacy campaigns.  Your association is doing exactly that - why not take a few moments to enter it for a AAA Award?  Six of the AAA Award winners at the end of the year will be recognized as Summit Award winners - the highest honor that can be given to an association program.

Join associations like the Iowa Dental Association, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, and the School Nutrition Association in submitting your association’s contribution to society for an award.

Click here for the online application; click here for more details.

Quick Hits

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