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Best Membership Services category shines at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Looking back to last year, the Best Membership Services category at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025 recognised three standout finalists delivering excellence in member engagement, professional development, and sector-specific support that strengthen practitioner capability across transport, education, and learning innovation sectors. These shortlisted organisations demonstrated how membership services extend beyond transactional benefits to create strategic infrastructure supporting practitioners navigating sector transformation, regulatory compliance demands, and rapid technological change whilst maintaining professional standards and sectoral influence.
From Experimentation to Execution: What Northern Ireland’s AI Leadership Means for Associations Across the Island
Trinity College Dublin and Microsoft Ireland research finds Northern Ireland leading the island in AI adoption, literacy, and governance maturity. Irish associations have a clear mandate to close capability gaps and build responsible AI frameworks across both jurisdictions.
Association of Plastic Recyclers and ANIPAC sign cooperation agreement to advance Mexico circular economy
The US Association of Plastic Recyclers and Mexico's ANIPAC have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen plastics recyclability and advance Mexico's circular economy. The deal shows how cross-border association bodies are harmonising recycling standards.
Superyacht Design and Naval Architecture Association launches with 12 founding studios
The Superyacht Design and Naval Architecture Association has launched with 12 founding studios, giving designers and naval architects their first dedicated collective voice on regulation and industry standards. The body fills a long-standing gap in the superyacht design sector.
Chartered Accountants Ireland elects Joan Curry as president at 138th AGM
Chartered Accountants Ireland has elected Joan Curry as president at its 138th AGM, with the body supplying 62% of all new professional accountancy entrants in Ireland in 2025. The appointment arrives amid rising demand for qualified finance professionals across the island.
FAI confirms new full-time underage international coaching structure across development pathway
The FAI has overhauled its underage international coaching structure with nine full-time appointments spanning Under-15 to Under-19 level. The phase-based model replaces the traditional age-group approach to strengthen player development alignment across Irish football.
Fréamha Housing Association launches 2026–2030 strategic plan and organisational rebrand
Donegal-based Fréamha Housing Association is launching its 2026–2030 strategic plan alongside a rebrand and new website in June. The plan sets out a vision for long-term growth, sustainability and energy-efficient housing delivery across eight counties.
IERC shortlisted for Best Collaboration Project at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for strategic research partnership last year, the Irish Energy Research Council was shortlisted for Best Collaboration Project at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its comprehensive collaboration with Cork City Council addressing digital urban planning, renewable heat storage, energy communities, and residential retrofit programmes. The partnership's multi-project framework addressed critical knowledge gaps constraining Ireland's decarbonisation progress, bridging academic research capability with municipal implementation requirements whilst creating replicable models for how local authorities can leverage research infrastructure to accelerate climate action and energy transition at community scale.
Capital and Capability: How Irish Associations Can Strengthen the Innovation Funding Ecosystem
IVCA VenturePulse finds Irish SMEs raised €221.7m in Q1 2026, down 58% from a record prior year, with international investors providing 85% of capital. Associations can help members build investor readiness and navigate the evolving funding landscape.
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing appoints Enoch Perera as president at 2026 AGM
Sri Lanka's national marketing body SLIM has appointed Enoch Perera as president and installed a new Council of Management at its 2026 AGM. The institute's 2026/27 term will focus on professional standards and global engagement.
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