- The 2012 Honours & Awards season will open in May 2012.
- Nominations and submissions should be marked 'Confidential' and sent to Josette Forde, Director, Chapter Relations & Education at josette@csae.com or by mail to:
Chair, CSAE Honours & Awards Committee
c/o Canadian Society of Association Executives
10 King Street East, Suite 1100
Toronto, ON M5C 1C3
- Awards will be bestowed at a special Honours & Awards Luncheon at the CSAE National Conference & Showcase, on November 3, 2012 in Ottawa
- Each award has a distinct application process and form, available below
- Not all awards are bestowed every year
- The confidential selection process is conducted by independent CSAE volunteers and their decision is final
More information on each available award is below. Or you may choose to download the 2012 Call for Nominations and Submissions.
Individual Awards – by Nomination Only
To be considered for an award in this category, you must be nominated. Choose an award below to review nomination requirements and download required forms.
Recipients of this award are selected for outstanding leadership within their own association, their commitment to voluntary organization and their contribution to CSAE. The exemplary leaders have achieved prominence due to the credit they bring to association management and the not-for-profit community. Get more information and the nomination form
This award recognizes the significant contribution of business members to CSAE and the profession of association management. Named in honour of the late John Griner, CAE, who was an exemplary association executive, this award is bestowed on outstanding business members. Get more information and the nomination form
The CSAE Honoured Life Member Award is designed to recognize a member’s sustained commitment and outstanding contribution to CSAE for a minimum of 10 years on a national and/or chapter level. Recipients have achieved prominence through their sustained commitment to CSAE. Get more information and the nomination form
The Donna Mary Shaw Award, initiated as an endowment through the CSAE Foundation in 1996, encourages deserving individuals to pursue careers in a not-for-profit organization or business that serves the sector. Recipients receive a one-year complimentary CSAE membership and access to one CAE course. Get more information and the nomination form
Organizational Awards – By Application
The Associations Make A Better Canada Awards recognize CSAE member organizations that have initiated innovative projects or programs resulting in positive outcomes in the areas of public education/information, public affairs/government relations, professional development and education, and ethical, technical or professional standards. Get more information and the application form
This award recognizes the CSAE Chapter that has demonstrated effective operational practices in keeping with the Chapter Operational Standards. Get more information and the application form
The Communication Awards of Excellence acknowledge and celebrate outstanding examples of successful communications vehicles created by CSAE member organizations. Categories are Best Magazine, Best Website and Best Newsletter. Get more information and the entry form
Long-Term Service Award
The Canadian Society of Association Executives recognizes those individuals who have been members of the Society for a period of twenty (20) years or more. Recipients receive a pin and certificate noting their years of support. (This Award was presented for the first time at the 2002 CSAE National Conference & Showcase). Get more information