FSAE presented its most prestigious leadership awards at its recent Annual Conference held at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The Executive of the Year Award honors an association executive who has displayed the highest commitment to professional growth and dedication to advancing the association management profession. The Associate of the Year Award honors an association supplier whose dedication and leadership also advances the industry. FSAE’s Rising Star Award honors an association professional and/or supplier member who contribute significant time and talent to ensure FSAE’s continued success. FSAE also recognized an associate organization that supports the association industry and local communities. Our Association of the Year and Supporting Associate Organization of the Year awards honor organizations that demonstrates outstanding efforts, excellence and innovation.

The award winners for 2021 are:

Identity Guard: Cyber & Digital Security

FSAE is partnering with Hunt Insurance Group to offer members Identity Guard Digital Halo - a cyber and digital security protection plan + peace of mind at a significant discount! 

The Florida Society of Association Executives Foundation has granted over $9,980 this year to 17 professionals across Florida.  The members that received these grants will use the 2021 funds for professional development and educational opportunities that help advance their careers in the non-profit and association management industry.

“MemberClicks is proud to be a long-standing supporter of FSAE and the FSAE Grant Program. Association professionals do so much to advance their respective industries. They all deserve to advance professionally, and it’s a privilege to assist in the funding of that,” said Mark Sedgley, President and CEO of MemberClicks, a Personify Company.
Pictured: Meg Tereniak, Strategic Account Manager, MemberClicks, a Personify Company

FSAE Chair Lonny Powell and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair Marsha Kiner, CAE were featured in  Dr. James Pogue's latest Diversity, Inclusion & Bias (DIBs) series podcast. Hear their thoughts on diversity issues in regards to FSAE, their organizations and their personal experiences in this video interview:

Thank you for participating in our 2021 FSAE Board Elections. We are pleased to announce our 2021-22 Board of Directors:

OFFICERS

The FSAE Foundation is proud to announce its 2021 Grant Recipients. Thanks to our generous corporate partners and member contributions, we’ve awarded 17 grants totaling $9,980 for professional development funding. Thank you to all our contributors that make this possible!

MemberClicks Small Staff Association Grant

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach 

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach offers over 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including our 10,632 square foot Dunes Ballroom with pre-function space, designed to host over 700 people and the area’s largest. With a total of 8 meeting rooms, divisible into 12 break-out rooms, we have the ideal space for any size meeting.  

Located less than 30 minutes from two international airports, Clearwater Beach is a top destination on Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast. Our Pallavi Spa is the ideal place to rejuvenate after a day of meetings. And where else better to watch the sunset, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, than at our signature restaurant, Ocean Hai, designed to tempt your palate with exceptional dishes that express the local flavor.

Discover the Palm Beaches

From well-appointed executive boardrooms, timeless hotel ballrooms, private outdoor rooftop terraces and spaces to the sprawling Palm Beach County Convention Center, The Palm Beaches offer a perfect fit for every meeting size and event need. Brandon Hall, CMP, and our award-winning Destination Services Team will be your right-hand in planning, and in finding the community partners who will bring innovative and engaging experiences to elevate your attendee’s experience.  Imagine having an artist producing a live installation in the exhibit hall, or a local coffee roaster serving coffee & tea to order out of an outfitted VW van in the pre-function areas.  It’s all within reach when you leverage our relationships and community to bring a local Palm Beaches touch to your event.

Learn more about the world-renowned hotels and meeting spaces we offer, our vibrant downtown meetings districts and the promotional offers that give you more, for free.  Start planning with us today!

Nominate Your Peers to be Recognized for Their Service and Commitment to FSAE and the Association Industry.

Every year at Annual Conference we acknowledge FSAE members who stand out for their exemplary service to FSAE and the association management community. Our Leadership Awards recognize an Executive of the Year, Associate of the Year, Rising Stars, Association of the Year and Supporting Associate Organization of the Year.

In March, FSAE conducted a survey of Executive Members regarding their meetings this year. We gathered data on 2021 conference plans, anticipated meeting sizes, feelings about travel, and their challenges & needs to better plan for meetings. Also included is information on sourcing RFPs and criteria changes for future meetings.

This survey provides insightful data on the current meetings atmosphere for Florida's association industry, so we are sharing the results. Hopefully this helps you as you move forward with your future in-person meetings.

View Survey Results

FSAEs President & CEO Frank Rudd was featured on the recent Hyvve by Victory Productions Podcast discussing Member Focused Culture - check it out! https://victoryprod.com/victory-talks-podcast/

FSAE is partnering with Rapid Press to provide members a discount for on-demand signage, decals and floor clings for social distancing, mask usage and other COVID related messaging.

Perfect for your events or office / property, members receive a 10% discount on all orders with the code FSAE10. Plus, Tallahassee members can select to pick up orders locally to avoid shipping fees and any delays.
Click here to view decals

Discover the Palm Beaches

Meetings in The Palm Beaches have it all – a safe, innovative and inspiring experience, without the hefty price tag.  In partnership with the Palm Beach County Convention Center, DTPB is offering planners the opportunity to build the perfect event according to their requirements and budget.  Choose your free promotional offer when you submit a new RFP for a qualified event. Packages include technology enhancements, meeting space rental, outdoor receptions or transportation.

Our award-winning Destination Sales and Services Team will help facilitate partnerships with our talented community of industry thought leaders and world-class service providers to add interactive experiences to surprise and delight attendees.  As the first in Florida to commit to a GBAC STAR^TM Accreditation program destination-wide, planners can feel confident that consistent health and safety protocols are strictly adhered to throughout The Palm Beaches.  

FSAE Foundation Grants Extend Your Budget for Professional Development!

Get the professional development skills and hours you need - with a little help from your friends at FSAE. This year we're pleased to announce over $9,980 - up to 17 grants are available! Learn More

We are excited to announce our FSAE Foundation small change matching partner for 2021: Hancock Whitney Bank!

"Small change" (and checks) collected at statewide FSAE Power Luncheons will be matched by Hancock Whiteney up to $250 to help member dontaions go twice as far in supporting the Foundation initiatives of providing member grants for professional development and underwriting education for association professionals.

While 2020 has definitely been a challenge, we've been able to increase our virtual/online education offering 100%, provide 80 CAE credits and host our first ever virtual conference and hybrid meeting.

THANK YOU to all our members who have ridden this roller coaster with us! We look forward to seeing you next year.

View 2020 In Review

For 2021 we are planning a mix of virtual and in-person / hybrid events to meet your education needs in the best possible format. Our 2021 FSAE at a Glance calendar is here to help you plan and make the most of your membership!

Our online calendar will have details as events get closer next year.

Help Direct the Future of FSAE as a Board Officer - The FSAE Nominating Committee is seeking nominations (self nominations only) for individuals with leadership and management experience to serve as Officers on the 2021-22 Board of Directors. 

Available Officer Seats: Chair-Elect (3-year commitment), Treasurer (1 year term) and Secretary (1 year term)

Bradenton/Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key

With a spacious convention center, hotels, and other meeting spaces suitable for groups of all sizes, including unique waterfront venues, the Bradenton Area does more than suit your needs. Centrally located on Florida’s West Coast and served by Tampa International Airport and the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, getting to the Bradenton Area and nearby attractions is a breeze. This beautiful destination offers serene island beaches, sprawling nature preserves, incredible Gulf-fresh seafood, luxury accommodations, and so much more. When your meeting is over, your attendees will enjoy plenty of outdoor adventures and interesting activities throughout the destination, including galleries, museums, and parks. And because health and safety are as important to us as they are to you, all hotels, attractions, restaurants, venues, and businesses are following strict CDC sanitation and safety guidelines.

FSAE is seeking locations for our 2021 events - including our Central Florida Power Luncheons, Roundtables and Think Tank. This is a great opportunity to bring association executives to your property/location to experience it first hand, especially if you've undergone a recent renovation, are a new property or have something new to show off. Please download our 2021 Event RFP (Word Doc) to see if we're a good fit to assist you in your goals for booking association business.

As a hosting event sponsor, FSAE features your property/location in all event-related marketing and communications promotions and event attendees gain firsthand exposure to your property/location - which can result in additional business opportunities for you!