LEESBURG, VA – July 2, 2025 – Association & Conference Group (ACG) announced that it has recently been awarded accreditation by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the Association Management industry.
Among 500-plus Association Management Companies (AMC) worldwide, just 80 have achieved AMC Institute Accreditation, demonstrating the commitment and the ability to deliver the highest level of professional management services to association and not-for-profit clients. These AMCs are the recognized choice of associations and not-for-profit organizations.
“We applaud ACG on this significant achievement,” AMC Institute Chair Nick Ruffin said. “AMC Institute accreditation requires that association management firms demonstrate adherence to operational and ethical best practices, as outlined in the AMC Institute Standard. Accreditation distinguishes ACG’s ongoing commitment to leadership in association management.”
Administered by AMC Institute, AMC Institute Accreditation is recognized and supported by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership and is based on the ANSI Standard of Good Practices for the AMC Industry. ANSI requires that the standard be reviewed and updated regularly to remain an approved standard. Measurable performance practices include contracts and service delivery; employee recruitment, training and professional development; and financial management and internal controls, among others. AMCs must earn re-accreditation every four years, demonstrating to an independent outside auditor that they continue to meet the standard.
According to ACG’s President & Founder, Carolyn Lagermasini, CAE, this achievement was a critical component of the firm’s strategic plan. “Achieving accreditation by the AMC Institute is a significant milestone for our company. We believe it’s essential to ‘walk the walk,’ especially since so many of the organizations we manage either offer or require their members to hold a certification or credential. This accreditation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of excellence and best practices in association management, and it reinforces our dedication to providing exceptional service to our clients.”
About Association & Conference Group:
Founded in 2005, Association & Conference Group (ACG) is a full-service association management company dedicated to empowering non-profit organizations to achieve their missions. ACG provides comprehensive and tailored services, including membership management, event planning, financial oversight, communications, and strategic guidance. We partner with associations to streamline operations, enhance member engagement, and drive impactful results. Learn more at www.associationconferencegroup.com.
Association Management Companies specialize in managing associations and non-profit organizations, providing leadership and professional management services through experienced staff, best practices and shared resources. As AMCs manage multiple association and non-profit clients, their experience and knowledge base are broad and substantial, positioning AMCs as the preferred choice for full-service and specialized management services.
For more about AMC Institute accreditation, visit www.AMCInstitute.org/accreditation.
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