CSAE 2026 Annual Awards

There is no greater honor than to be recognized by your peers for your commitment and dedication to your profession, so we invite you to submit nominations with seven categories to acknowledge the great work being done by individuals, associations and businesses in the industry.

Individuals and organizations will be recognized for their leadership, dedication, and professionalism both for the industry as well as within the community of CSAE. All but the Lifetime Achievement Award allow for self-nomination (don’t be modest!). All will be selected by an impartial group of judges, and nominees will be announced prior to the Annual Conference, where the winners will be announced at the Annual Business and Awards Luncheon on June 11, 2026.

Nominations are due by 5 pm, Friday, April 17, 2026, so please look at the categories to decide which applies to you. Individuals or organizations may be nominated for more than one category.  All nominations by CSAE members are yet another benefit of membership, and you are invited to nominate in multiple categories if desired.  Non-members will be billed $55 per nomination.

Categories, Details and Nomination Forms:

• Association Partner of The Year
• Association Professional of The Year
• CSAE Volunteer of The Year
• Emerging Leader Award
• Outstanding New Initiative

The CSAE Pinnacle Awards represent the highest level of recognition within our association community. These awards honor extraordinary leadership, lasting impact, and excellence that advances CSAE and the association profession.

• Association of The Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

All winners will be announced at the Annual Conference, so join us June 10-12!