The European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) has announced the launch of the European Association Awards 2026, celebrating excellence, creativity, and purpose within Europe’s association sector. Submissions are now open and will be accepted until 1 February 2026, with no entry fee.
Open to all not-for-profit, membership-based associations active in Europe, the awards aim to recognise projects that demonstrate measurable impact and align with an organisation’s broader mission.
This edition includes four categories: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Event Innovation, Digital Communication, and Impact. Each category will honour one outstanding project, as selected by a panel of respected association leaders.
Finalists will be announced on 24 February 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony, which will take place on 26 March, during the European Association Summit at TheMerode in Brussels.
Submissions should include a clear project description, key performance indicators, supporting data and materials such as videos, PDFs or relevant web links. Associations may submit two different projects across two categories.
For more information and to apply, visit the official submission platform. Enquiries can be directed to info@esae.eu.