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. 2026 drew more than 650 attendees to honor outstanding association leadership nationwide, and 2027 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 2027 program will once again spotlight Salute award winners alongside association communications TRENDY Awards Contest winners, showcasing the very best in association leadership and communications.

Cancellation Policy: If you are not able to attend for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible. Conference cancellations received 10 business days prior to the event are fully refundable. All other cancellations are non-refundable.
No shows will be subject to a $100 fee.