Associations Forum

Recognising Excellence, With Purpose - Awards season is about more than trophies.
It’s about recognising achievement in a way that reflects your values.

Lasercraft Australia works with associations to provide bespoke corporate awards that elevate every celebration, while also creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Through these collaborations, associations help showcase inclusive, purpose-driven Australian manufacturing to their members and networks.

Each award is Australian made, crafted with care, and tailored to suit your event, your vision, and your budget. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, every order supports inclusive employment and skill development, delivering impact well beyond the stage. As you plan your 2026 awards calendar, consider recognition that celebrates success and supports social impact.

👉 Learn more: www.lasercraft.com.au

🌟 A night of recognition, inspiration, and celebration! The Association Awards™ Dinner 2025 brought together the brightest leaders in the association sector at Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport.

We were proud to present two of the most prestigious honours of the evening:
🏆 Association Event of the Year 2025 - Australian Institute of Health & Safety
🏆 Association of the Year 2025 - Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

Congratulations to our winners and all finalists for their remarkable contributions and lasting impact on the association community. Your leadership, innovation, and commitment continue to inspire and strengthen the sector.

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors who made this celebration possible:
Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport, Nexia Australia, Lasercraft Australia, Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, TMC Productions, EventPix, and Governology.

🥂 Here’s to another year of excellence, collaboration, and success!

Are your recognition awards a true reflection of your organisation’s values?

Lasercraft Australia is more than just beautiful, custom-made awards. We’re a not-for-profit social enterprise on the NSW’s Central Coast, creating meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

When you choose Lasercraft, your awards reflect something greater:
✔️Recognition – awards that celebrate achievement with meaning
✔️Craftsmanship – premium Australian-made quality you can trust
✔️Purpose – creating jobs for people with disabilities
✔️Experience – over 30 years as a proud not-for-profit award maker

At Lasercraft, we believe the true value of recognition comes from choosing awards that reflect your purpose and values. When your awards are meaningful, they leave a lasting impression.

Do your recognition programs align with your organisation’s purpose?

Discover more about Lasercraft: www.lasercraft.com.au

Last night, Associations Forum celebrated achievement and excellence across the sector by outstanding associations and individuals at the Association Awards™ Dinner at Marvel Stadium. Congratulations to the 2024 recipients:
🏆Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) for the Association of the Year™
🏆Australian College of Nurse Practitioners for the Small Association of the Year™
🏆Australian Institute of Training and Development for the Association Turnaround of the Year™
🏆Change Management Institute for the Association External Campaign of the Year™
Thank you to our sponsors - Marvel Stadium, Lasercraft Australia, Nexia Sydney, Pearson VUE, Governology and EventPix.

Associations Forum's Associations Awards™ Dinner is being held in Melbourne for the first time. Join us to celebrate the success of exceptional associations who have made an outstanding, high-level contribution to our sector. This is a great opportunity to network with association leaders in the industry.
DATE: Thursday 7th November
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm AEDT
Cost: $140 per person
Venue: Skyline Room, Marvel Stadium, 740 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008
Registrations are ONLY open to not-for-profit organisations. Secure your seat here: https://associations.net.au/events/association-awards-dinner-2024.html
Thank you to our sponsors - Marvel Stadium, Lasercraft Australia, Nexia Sydney, Pearson VUE, Governology and EventPix

1 Week To Go! Join leaders across the sector for our Association Leaders Symposium. You’ll walk away from ALS with:
🔶 Information on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies
🔶 Engaging thought-provoking discussions that challenge your leadership paradigms
🔶 Networking opportunities with senior leaders who share common issues and learn practical strategies from one another
Avail our October Special and bring a Chair free when you register your CEO for Association Leaders Symposium! Registrations are only open to NFP organisations.
Members: $660 | Non-Members (NFP only): $800
Secure your seat here: https://associations.net.au/events/association-leaders-symposium-2024.html

Thank you to our sponsors - International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), BESydney, Higher Logic, EA Insurance Services, Beaumont People, The Association Specialists, Professional Advantage, Nexia Sydney, VETASSESS, Destination NSW, Accru Melbourne, D2L & 2 Dam Creative Pty Ltd.

📰Lasercraft Australia’s Environmental Initiative: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
🗞Lasercraft Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, is making a significant impact through its environmental initiatives. Since 1987, the organisation has provided valuable employment opportunities and skill development on the Central Coast, specialising in corporate awards and community access programs.
🔗Read the full article here: https://associations.net.au/news/sector-news/partner-news/partner-news-lasercraft-australia.html

🏆 Have You Nominated for the Turnaround of the Year Award™?🏆

The moment has arrived to celebrate transformative success in our industry! Associations Forum is now calling for nominations for the prestigious Association Awards™ & Associations Hall of Fame™. This is your golden opportunity to spotlight the incredible comebacks and revitalizations that have set new benchmarks of excellence.

Last year, Forestry Australia stunned everyone with a remarkable turnaround and took home the Turnaround of the Year Award™—could your association be next in line to capture this coveted accolade? Nominating not only shines a light on your extraordinary achievements but also offers a chance to showcase how your innovative strategies and resilience have driven exceptional recovery and growth.

⏰ The deadline for nominations is this Friday, 16 August at 5pm. Seize the moment—submit your nomination today and let your success story be celebrated!

https://associations.net.au/about/awards.html

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors: Marvel Stadium, Lasercraft Australia, Pearson VUE and Nexia Australia.