ASAE has announced the winners of the 2021 Power of A Awards, which "celebrate and promote the invaluable contributions that associations make to America and the world," the association of association executives said a statement.

"Given the pandemic-related challenges associations experienced over the past year, it's incredible to see countless cases of associations going above and beyond their everyday mission to change the world. It's a testament to our community, and we're very proud to highlight these award-winning initiatives this year," said Barry Pilson, chair of the Power of A Awards Judging Committee.

ASAE will recognize six associations with the 2021 Summit Award, ASAE's highest honor for the association community, during the Summit Awards on Sept. 30 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The event will bring together association executives, industry partners and business and community leaders.

This year's Summit Award winners are:

—AACC (American Association for Clinical Chemistry), for a program called Stemming the Tide: Laboratory Medicine Changes the Course of COVID-19;

—American College of Emergency Physicians, for its COVID-19 Field Guide: A Valuable Tool for Frontline Clinicians;

—Cook County Farm Bureau, for Food Pantry Support;

—Greeting Card Association, for the Black Makers Pitch Program;

—National Waste & Recycling Association, for Multi-Jurisdictional Advocacy Response to COVID-19's Massive Challenges; 120 Wins in the First 30 Days; and

—Zonta International, for its Ending Child Marriage program.

ASAE has also announced 25 winners of the Power of A Gold Awards and 32 winners of the Power of A Silver Award.

ASAE's judging committee received 118 entries this year in five categories: The Power of Advocacy, The Power of Industry/Professional Advancement, The Power of Global Development, The Power of Diversity and Inclusion and The Power of Community Support and Engagement.

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