Salute to Association Excellence

Vault Consulting is proud to sponsor Salute to Association Excellence, an Association TRENDS & CEO Update event celebrating 46 years of recognizing the leaders, partners, and innovators who move the association community forward.

 

This annual luncheon brings together association executives, nonprofit leaders, and industry partners to celebrate honorees selected by an independent committee for exceptional leadership and meaningful contributions to advancing associations.

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Why This Event Matters

 

For more than 40 years, Salute to Association Excellence has recognized professionals who go above and beyond for their members and missions, including:

 

• Trade and Professional Society Association Executives of the Year

• Association Partners of the Year

• Association Trailblazers

• Leading Lobbyists

• Association communications TRENDY Award winners

 

In 2025, the event drew more than 600 attendees, and 2026 is expected to be even larger.

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What to Expect

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• A high-energy luncheon celebrating the 2026 honorees

• Recognition of Salute award winners alongside TRENDY Awards Contest winners

• Networking with association leaders, peers, and partners from across the country

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Event Details

 

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Location: Grand Hyatt Washington (Washington, DC)

Host: Association TRENDS & CEO Update

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