Association Forum’s 2025 Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement

Описание: Each year, Association Forum's Honors Awards program provides accolades and recognition to individuals and organizations supporting the profession of association management.

The highest honor that Association Forum bestows on an association professional, the Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement, is presented to the chief staff executive (e.g. CEO, executive director, or equivalent level) for outstanding service and accomplishments in association/nonprofit management. The award is named after Samuel B. Shapiro, CAE, past chairman of Association Forum and the American Society of Association Executives, ‪@asaecenter‬ . Recipients of this award have made outstanding accomplishments in their professional and personal lives.

Mary Lynn Fayoumi, CAE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has been honored with the Samuel B. Shapiro Award for Chief Staff Executive Achievement in recognition of her transformative leadership as President & CEO of ‪@HRSourceOrg‬ . With over 25 years at the helm, she has expanded the association’s reach beyond its manufacturing roots, diversified membership, and enhanced services to meet the evolving needs of employers. A dedicated mentor and thought leader in the association industry, she has made lasting contributions to the Association Forum and beyond, shaping the next generation of professionals. Her visionary leadership, particularly in navigating challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, has solidified HR Source’s reputation as an invaluable ally to its members.

Mary Lynn was honored with this award at Honors Gala 2025: Shine On. Learn more about these awards here: https://www.associationforum.org/get-...

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