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Sal Martino Foresight Award

The Sal Martino Foresight Award recognizes trailblazers who foster a culture of foresight in their organization.

About the ASAE Sal Martino Foresight Award

Qualifying Applicants

  • ASAE members representing associations of all types
  • Association management companies that submit applications on behalf of their association clients
  • Industry

Award Details

The Sal Martino Foresight Award honors a visionary organization and its leaders who push boundaries, challenge conventional thinking, and pioneer groundbreaking use of foresight to build resilience and prepare for the future. This prestigious award recognizes trailblazers who demonstrate exceptional creativity in fostering a culture of foresight—embedding foresight into their organizational strategy and operations—and effectively utilize ASAE’s ForesightWorks and other future-focused materials.

Each year, one organization will receive a cash award of up to $7,000 to advance the awardee’s foresight efforts. Awardees receive acknowledgement during an ASAE Research Foundation signature event, as well as participation in an ASAE Research Foundation webinar, logo recognition on the ASAE Research Foundation website, a formal press release citing the awardee’s foresight achievements, and a featured case study or article on the awardee’s foresight implementation efforts.

Eligibility

  • ASAE Membership.
  • Associations of all types.
  • Association management companies (AMCs) that submit applications on behalf of their association clients.
  • Industry partners that undertake initiatives in coordination with associations.
  • Confirmation from the CEO and board that:
    • Foresight is actively integrated as a core competency
    • ASAE ForesightWorks materials are utilized
    • A plan is in place for the continued application of foresight within the organization.

Program Cycle

Applications open January 12th 2026 and close March 15th 2026

Apply for the Sal Martino Foresight Award

Donors

Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP

Award History

The Sal Martino Foresight Award was previously named the Sal Martino Grant for Conscious Inclusion research. The grant was dedicated to advancing knowledge and best practices of conscious inclusion within association management and leadership. The grant supported the research efforts of academics, association management professionals, and consultants/private contractors working in the field of association management. 

By funding innovative research, the Sal Martino Grant deepened the understanding of conscious inclusion and drove meaningful change in association leadership, ultimately strengthening the fabric of diverse and equitable organizations. 

See past ASAE Sal Martino Award recipients

Contact

For more information, email: ASAEFoundation@asaecenter.org