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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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Association Forum Announces the 2025 Class of Forty Under 40® 

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

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Getting into the “Red Zone”: How Association Leaders Can Forge an Unshakeable Value Proposition

In a crowded marketplace, associations must move beyond benefits and boldly claim their “Red Zone” — the unique space where member needs meet unmatched value — to become indispensable in their members’ professional lives.

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Turning AI Into Member Value

How AAE’s Save Your Tooth Month GPT became a personalized marketing assistant for members

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Reflections on Black History Month: Jacqualine Price Osafo

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Former Forty Under 40 Winner Recipient Promoted to Vice President

Former Forty Under 40 Award Winner, Bradley Rysz, MBA, CAE, has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.

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Simple Marketing Steps to Make the Most out of Facebook

Here’s what associations should focus on for the platform, including a guide for easy posting strategies.

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LAW REVIEW: Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Mandates

What are the legalities surrounding vaccine mandates?

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