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Social Impact Award celebrates transformative change at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
The Social Impact Award at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025 recognised four standout finalists delivering excellence in community engagement, accessibility, and systemic change that strengthen Ireland's cultural heritage, education, healthcare equity, and gender representation across technology and science sectors. These shortlisted organisations demonstrated how social impact extends beyond charitable activity to create sustainable infrastructure addressing systemic barriers, advancing inclusion, and positioning their sectors as agents of broader societal progress and transformation.
Skills, Succession, and AI: Why Irish Technology Leaders Need Associations More Than Ever
EY Ireland’s fifth annual Tech Leaders Outlook finds the skills shortage has risen from 24% to 36% in one year, while 82% of leaders invest in AI. Associations have a clear mandate to lead on CPD, succession planning, and AI capability.
Canadian Pharmacists Association creates payor partnerships role to advance coordinated pharmacy care
The Canadian Pharmacists Association has appointed Anu Sharda to a newly created vice-president role bridging pharmacy and payors across Canada. The appointment reflects the expanding strategic remit of professional associations in coordinating health-care delivery.
BVRLA overhauls governance structure to give members stronger voice in association direction
The BVRLA has overhauled its governance structure following member approval at its AGM, adopting new Articles of Association to strengthen transparency and member representation. The changes affect how the association shapes policy across the fleet, leasing, and rental.
Licensed Vintners Association elects Greystones publican as chair for 2026/27
The Licensed Vintners Association has elected John Byrne of The Burnaby, Greystones, as its new chair for 2026/27. The appointment shapes how one of Ireland's oldest trade associations represents approximately 600 Dublin and Bray pub members.
Ifac joins international advisory alliance to strengthen agri-food client services
Ifac, Ireland's agri-food accountancy co-operative, has become a founding member of the Pinion Global Network, a new international alliance of agricultural advisory firms. The move broadens Ifac's capacity to support clients navigating complex global agri-food markets.
Propertymark backs stronger landlord registration rules for Northern Ireland private rented sector
Propertymark, the UK professional body for property agents, has backed proposals to strengthen Northern Ireland's Landlord Registration Scheme. The reforms carry direct implications for letting agents and property professionals operating in the private rented sector.
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.
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