European Association Awards
Celebrating excellence in the Association community
Applications by 1 March!
About
The European Association Awards reward projects that can inspire the whole Community. They highlight Association knowledge and team members who usually stay out of the spotlight. The goal is to learn from best practices and share knowledge. The ceremony is held in Brussels during the European Association Summit on 10 April 2025.
4 Categories
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Rewards projects built around the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, either within the Association, or externally, with regard to its members, stakeholders, or the general public. The Award will also consider the concrete impact of the presented projects.
Digital Communication
Rewards the use of innovative digital tools in the optimisation of an Association's outreach or of its ability to represent the interests of its members towards institutions and the general public.
Event Innovation
Rewards innovation in the rethinking of an Association's meetings and events. It can pertain to the design and format of an event, or to the use of new technologies to make it more inclusive, efficient, sustainable, or able to reach more stakeholders.
Impact
Rewards projects focusing on the overarching vision and values of an Association rather than on its day-to-day operations. This can include a legacy project, a charity initiative, a mentoring or educational programme, or a policy impact.
After registrations are closed, the Secretariat verify eligibility. Applications are shared with the jury for evaluation.
Application Process
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Any Association (i.e.: membership-based, not-for-profit, organisation) conducting some of its activities in Europe can apply, regardless of whether it is an ESAE member or not.
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Nominations from Association Management companies directly, public authorities or corporate entities are not eligible.
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An Association can apply for two different categories but with different projects.
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After registering to the platform, applicants can begin their submission by providing a title and short description, KPIs used, as well as quantitative data, including overall budget and measurements. Finally, they will be asked for the lessons learned and the future steps aligned with their organisation's mission and vision.
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Applications can be saved and be resumed at a later stage if not all data is in hand.
Eligibility Criteria
Any questions?
If you have any questions, either on the topics, the process, or about sponsoring an Award, don't hesitate to contact with ESAE's Secretariat at info@esae.eu
Awards Supporters
The European Association Awards 2025 are supported by:
