ASAE Fellows

The ASAE Fellows distinction is a professional recognition for individuals who have demonstrated leadership, foresight, engagement, and vision. It is not a leadership development program. 

ASAE Fellows are a group of association professionals who have been recognized for their achievements, innovation, and strategic thinking. Additionally, they have been recognized for their success in actively making a difference in the association community. Their purpose is to give back to the association community while inspiring and developing extraordinary future leaders.

They champion associations’ impact and leadership on industries, disciplines, and the professions they serve. In collaboration with and in support of ASAE, they help to create solutions to the most critical issues affecting the association management profession. 

As leaders in the association community, Fellows strongly embrace and model ASAE’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ASAE's Diversity + Inclusion Statement

    ASAE FELLOWS:

    • Are accomplished professionals recognized for demonstrated leadership in the association community
    • Advance the work of associations and the body of knowledge shaping a dynamic, evolving profession
    • Believe associations are strongest when inclusive and accessible
    • Pursue continuous learning and use their influence to achieve measurable gains in accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion
    • Strengthen the profession through active engagement with ASAE and its initiatives
    • Bring unique insight and experience that enrich the perspective of every Fellows class

    ASAE Fellows 2027 Calendar    

    Fellows Nominations (virtual)
    Thursday, November 5th – Monday, November 30th, 2026 

    Fellows Applications Open (virtual)
    Wednesday, December 16th – Wednesday, January 20th, 2026
    *Nominees will be sent a link to the Fellows application. Only members nominated between 11/5/26 and 11/30/26 can apply.  

    Applicant Notifications (virtual)
    March 1st – March 5th, 2027
    *Applicants will be notified if they have been selected to move to the final round.  

    Fellows Notifications (virtual)
    March 29th – April 2nd, 2027
    *Applicants will be notified if they have been selected for the 2027 Fellows Class.  

    Fellows Retreat (in-person) 
    May 5 – 7, 2027 
    The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel
    521 North Rush Street
    Chicago, IL 60611
     

    Please note: 2027 Class of Fellows will be expected to attend the 2027 Fellows Retreat.

    For more information and/or questions about the Fellows process, please contact:   
    Nicole A. Holmes   
    Director, Member Relations 
    202.626.2788   
    nholmes@asaecenter.org