CCAA presents Distinguished Service awards annually at the Professional Development Conference recognizing chamber executives who have completed a minimum of ten (10) years of chamber work. Additional awards are given upon completion of each additional five (5) years of service (i.e. 10, 15, 20, 25, etc.) of paid chamber industry experience (not volunteer). Submission deadline: March 14, 2019 HOW TO APPLY: 2019 Distinguished Service Award

Join us for the 2019 CCAA Professional Development Conference Troy University Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama. April 2 & 3, 2019 Draft Agenda 3-5-19 There is no designated room block for this event.  There are four hotels located in downtown Montgomery. Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa 334-481-5000 Embassy Suites 334-269-5055 Hampton Inn 334-265-1010 Double Tree 334-245-2320 Conference Registration PLEASE NOTE The online registration form is not compatible with internet Explorer 9 and below. If you are using Explorer 9 or below you…

Join CCAA for an interactive workshop for Chamber Executives and current Chamber Boards of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity for your Boards of Directors and you.  Together you will learn skills that will make your chamber stronger and give your Board Members a greater understanding of their role as a member of you Chamber Board. Location:  Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Auditorium                     103 Jesse Samuel Hunt Blvd.      …

Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 20, 2019         One of the most prestigious programs of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) is the Alabama Accredited Chamber Program. The Alabama Accredited Chamber Program sets standards of excellence for chambers in the State of Alabama. It recognizes chambers that have achieved those standards while offering guidelines for those to improve their effectiveness. The Alabama Accredited Chamber Program is designed to promote public awareness of the intent of the chamber of commerce brand…

Chamber Professional of the Year Award Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 The CCAA Chamber Professional of the Year Award recognizes the exemplary performance and leadership of an Alabama chamber executive with their local chamber. The award recognizes the long-term professional career achievements of the candidate. Criteria to be evaluated includes experience, training and education, service to CCAA and other professional organizations, service to chamber colleagues, ethical conduct in dealing with others, a highly developed sense of professionalism, leadership and an…

Alabama Accredited Chamber Executive(AACE)   Submission Deadline Thursday, June 27, 2019   The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama established the Accredited Alabama Chamber Executive (AACE) Designation to recognize the professional competence of chamber of commerce executives in the State of Alabama. The AACE designation is based upon the experience, service to CCAA, training, continuing education and professional achievement of CCAA members. The AACE designation is intended to strengthen the career development objectives of CCAA and provide personal recognition to chamber professionals…