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2026 Association Trends: Salute to Excellence Awards
March 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
March 5 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Washington DC, Grand Hyatt
Celebrate the association community’s top leaders and innovators with Association TRENDS and CEO Update.
For more than 40 years, the Salute to Association Excellence has recognized professionals who go above and beyond for their members and missions—from Trade and Professional Society Association Executives of the Year and Association Partners of the Year to Association Trailblazers, Leading Lobbyists, and association communications TRENDY Award winners. 2025 drew more than 600 attendees to honor outstanding association leadership nationwide, and 2026 is on track to be even bigger.
Each honoree is carefully selected by our independent committee for exceptional leadership and meaningful contributions to advancing associations. The 2026 program will once again spotlight Salute award winners alongside association communications TRENDY Awards Contest winners, showcasing the very best in association leadership and communications.
