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Institute of Guidance Counsellors shortlisted for Best Membership Services at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for comprehensive member support last year, the Institute of Guidance Counsellors was shortlisted for Best Membership Services at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025. The institute's member-focused approach addressed critical pressures facing guidance professionals navigating increased caseloads, expanding mental health responsibilities, and evolving career pathways shaped by technological disruption whilst maintaining the professional standards essential to supporting students through complex educational and vocational transitions.
Talent First: Why the Island of Ireland's Skills Crisis Is Associations' Defining Opportunity
NI Chamber's Q1 2026 survey of 180 businesses finds record skills shortages and training investment leading all spending categories. Associations across the island have a defining opportunity to close workforce gaps and shape economic recovery.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland strengthens leadership with two senior appointments
ICAS has appointed Geoff Day as engagement executive director and promoted Cat Devaney to executive director of learning. The moves reflect how accounting bodies build leadership capacity through targeted recruitment and internal progression.
US banking association selects preferred digital asset technology provider for members
Maine Bankers Association chooses Stablecore as its preferred digital asset technology provider for Maine financial institutions. The endorsement shows how banking associations support member institutions through preferred vendor partnerships.
Law Society of Northern Ireland launches affiliation initiative to strengthen local solicitor associations
The Law Society of Northern Ireland is deepening ties with its 15 local solicitor associations through a new affiliation initiative offering modest grants for member engagement. The move shows how legal bodies are reinforcing community-level support for practitioners.
Uisce Éireann achieves highest level Engineers Ireland CPD accreditation
Uisce Éireann has earned Transformational level recognition under the Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Standard. The accreditation demonstrates how engineering bodies use standards frameworks to benchmark organisational commitment to professional development.
Athletics Ireland launches Women in Sport Strategy to advance gender equity
Athletics Ireland launches its Women in Sport Strategy 2026-2028 to advance gender equity across all levels. The strategy shows how sports governing bodies implement structured frameworks to increase female participation and leadership.
Law Society of Ireland shortlisted for Best Publication at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for editorial excellence last year, the Law Society of Ireland was shortlisted for Best Publication at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for the Law Society Gazette's strategic approach to translating complex legal information into accessible, impactful narratives that serve solicitors, clients, and the public. The publication's innovative storytelling model addressed a persistent challenge within legal professional media: balancing technical rigour with readability whilst serving diverse stakeholder needs, from practising solicitors navigating regulatory updates to citizens seeking to understand how legal developments affect their rights and obligations.
The £27 Million Question: How Irish Associations Can Help Members Capture Transformation Value
Sullivan and Stanley research finds companies lose 27% of transformation value by default. With Irish AI adoption at 91%, associations have a clear mandate to lead on governance, CPD, and closing the execution gap for their members.
USTA Ventures invests in Fastbreak AI to automate adult league match scheduling
US tennis body USTA Ventures has invested in Fastbreak AI to automate scheduling for millions of adult league matches annually. The deal reflects growing association interest in AI-driven tools to free operational resources for mission-led growth.
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