The document outlines the Association Choice Awards program run by the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE). The purpose is to recognize convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs) and suppliers that enhance association effectiveness and efficiency. There are multiple categories for CVBs and suppliers. Associations can vote for the top three in each category between August 23 and September 9. The top three spots will be announced at the Diamond Awards Banquet. Further voting occurs from October 7 to November 4, with winners announced at the Thanksgiving Brunch on November 18. The brunch replaces the previous Holiday Brunch and Technology Showcase events.

1. ASSOCIATION
CHOICE AWARDS

2. MISSION
MSAE exists to ensure a knowledgeable,
professional and successful association
community.

3. ACA PURPOSE
Identify, recognize and promote CVBs and
suppliers that enhance the effectiveness and
efficiency of associations.

4. CATEGORIES
 CVBs: Large, Medium and Small
 Hotel Locations by Geographical Areas
 Resorts
 Casinos
 Convention Centers

5. CATEGORIES
 Consultants
 Transportation
 IT Services
 Audio Visual
 Printing

6. CATEGORIES
 Accounting
 Legislative
 Legal
 Insurance Services
 Marketing and Public Relations

7. SELECTION CRITERIA
 Member of MSAE as of July 31
 Voting by MSAE association members
only
 One vote per association member

8. TIMELINE
 Voting started Aug. 23 to identify the top
three spots in each category and ends
Friday, Sept. 9.
 Top Three spots are announced at the
Diamond Awards Banquet.

9. TIMELINE
 Voting starts Friday, Oct. 7 and ends
Friday, Nov. 4.
 Winners are announced at the
Thanksgiving Brunch Friday, Nov. 18.

10. THANKSGIVING BRUNCH
 Friday, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m.
 East Lansing Marriott
 Replaces the Holiday Brunch and
Technology Showcase

11. PROGRAM FEATURES
 Association Choice Awards
 Raise Funds for Charity
 Gratitude Booklet
 Entertainment or Speaker
 Eating and Networking

12. QUESTIONS
Edward Woods III
Director of Learning and Leadership Experiences
MSAE
1350 Haslett Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517-332-6723
Email: woods@msae.org