Member Spotlight: Sherry Budziak, AAiP

Sherry has more than 30 years of experience working with associations. Find out what drives her to do this type of work!

The Secret to Building a Strong, Reliable Professional Network

Authenticity, shared vulnerability, and common interests are the keys to creating a network that truly empowers and enriches your life.

Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

Congratulations to Cie Armstead, DBA, Administrative Director at the American College of Surgeons.

Taking DEI from Planning to Action

Associations must move beyond conversation to actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read on for examples from two organizations!

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Member Spotlight: Michael Wilson, CMP

Michael is Division Director, Convention & Meeting Planning at the American Veterinary Medical Association. He came to association work via hospitality and loves his job. You won’t believe what’s not in his LinkedIn profile!

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POV: My First Time at Women’s Executive Forum™ Was Inspiring and Invigorating

A first-time attendee of the Women’s Executive Forum 2025 reflects on the event’s inspiring energy, powerful connections, and impactful sessions that reshaped her approach to leadership.

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Member Spotlight: Kimberly Kocian, MBA, CAE, CMP

Kimberly is a director at the American Bar Association. She has more than 25 years of association experience and recently joined Association Forum’s Board of Directors.

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Association Forum Announces 2025 Honors Awards Recipients

Announcing the recipients of the 2025 Honors Awards. These industry stars will be honored at the 2025 Honors Gala™ on June 11, 2025.

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Forty Under 40 Award winners 2024
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Association Forum Announces the 2024 Class of Forty Under 40® 

We honor forty young professionals who have proven to be invaluable assets to this profession.

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Are Women in Associations Doing More Office Housework? And Is It Holding Us Back?

Do tasks like ordering gifts for Board members or making restaurant reservations predominantly fall to women in your organization? If so, it’s time for a conversation.

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The Emergency Nurses Association Utilizes Design Thinking to Reimagine its Awards Ceremony 

In a prime example of intrapreneurship, the ENA utilized design thinking to innovate within the organization. Read how they reimagined their most prestigious awards ceremony.

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Uniting Voices: How Association Leaders are Shaping Industries Through Advocacy

Forum speaks with the American Bus Association and AIHA about their advocacy programs.

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