Know a Trailblazer? Nominate Her for the Woman of Influence™ Award!

Nominations for the 2026 award are now closed. Nominations for the 2027 award will open in July 2026.

Every industry has its changemakers—and in ours, women leaders are shaping the future of association management with bold ideas, unwavering commitment, and a passion for lifting others up.

CRITERIA:

• Recognition as an exceptional association/nonprofit professional who has advanced her organization's mission
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership
• Made contributions that significantly and consistently impact the advancement and/or recognition of the profession through support and involvement in Association Forum
• History of infusing innovation in problem-solving approaches
• Committed to encouraging the growth of others through coaching, mentoring, and service to others
• Commitment to value differences and create an environment that is comfortable, inclusive, and empowering

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Nominees must be current members of Association Forum
• All members, including supporting members, of Association Forum are eligible for this award
• Current Association Forum officers, directors, staff, and Women’s Executive Forum Program Advisory Group Committee members are not eligible for this award
• Previous recipients of the Woman of Influence Award are not eligible to be nominated
• Self-nominations will not be accepted
• The nominee must have worked in association management for a minimum of three years prior to nomination
• Employees of the partner/sponsor of the award are ineligible to be nominated

The Woman of Influence will be recognized and celebrated at the 2026 Women's Executive Forum™ on March 13, 2026.