ASAE has announced six recipients for this year's "Power of A" awards, which recognize business and professional groups for programs that make a difference in their industries or society:

• Association of Equipment Management Professionals for "Advancing a Profession Through Technology."
• College of American Pathologists for "See, Test & Treat."
• National Auto Body Council for "Recycled Rides."
• National Council for Behavioral Health for "Be 1 in a Million."
• National Volunteer Fire Council for "Make Me a Firefighter."
• Soroptimist International of the Americas for "Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls."

Winners were selected by the Power of A Awards Judging Committee, which received 149 nominations. The awards are part of The Power of A campaign, which ASAE launched in 2009 to increase awareness about issues that impact associations and to spotlight the expertise and resources available in the association community for policymakers and other key audiences.

"The Summit Award winners demonstrate how associations create unique programs that make a difference for not only the professions and industries they represent, but also for the global community," said Sharon Swan, CEO of American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics and chair of the Power of A Awards Judging Committee.

The six organizations will accept their awards Oct. 4 during the 18th Annual Power of A—Summit Awards Dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. http://bit.ly/2tLZ3iV

MORE CEO DATELINE

• Senate health care bill met with disappointment and praise
• CTA develops logo for over-the-counter hearing devices
• Theater owners unveil new international organization
• Renewable energy groups share vision for future power grid
• GMO documentary funded by Institute of Food Technologists receives praise, criticism