Pierre Award
Honoring Bold Business Outcomes that Advance Association Missions.
Has your association implemented a new business idea that has drastically impacted your association mission? Nominations for the 2025 Pierre Award are now open!
This prestigious award celebrates the legacy of Christine Pierre, a visionary leader who founded the Society for Clinical Research Sites in 2012. Christine's dedication to fostering strong industry partnerships and developing growth-oriented association business models continues to inspire the association business community.
We're seeking outstanding examples of:
- Groundbreaking new products or services
- Transformative member programs
- Exceptional partnership collaborations
Nominations are evaluated under the lens of Partnership, Innovation, and Vision:
- Partnership: The submission shows that the association actively incorporates members and industry stakeholders in its program(s).
- Innovation: The submission shows that the association searches for new opportunities to demonstrate value to membership and industry.
- Vision: The submission shows that the program, experience or idea contributes to the association's future.
Share your association's innovative approach by submitting a nomination below. Join us in honoring Christine's enduring impact and showcasing the power of mission-aligned association business leadership. Previous Award Recipients include:
2024: Society of Interventional Oncology
SIO secured $6 million dollars for the first multi-industry supported international clinical trial in the interventional radiology space. Finalists included SIO, ASAE, APIC.
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2023: Association of Clinical Research Professionals
ACRP redesigned its Clinical Trials Day and increased sponsorships by 200%. Finalists included ACRP, ASTCT, SNA.
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2022: Infectious Diseases Society of America
IDSA's cross-departmental approach to IDWeek increased revenue by 169%. Finalists included IDSA, SCRS and HRS
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2025 Timeline:
- July 9: SUBMISSIONS OPEN
- Sept. 9: SUBMISSIONS CLOSE
- Sept. 30: FINALISTS NOTIFIED AND INCLUDED IN PRESS RELEASE
- Nov. 5: AWARD FINALISTS WILL SHARE THE STAGE AT THE 2025 REVUP SUMMIT
**Note: Selected finalists must be available to attend the RevUP Summit on November 5, 2025.
Process
Finalists will be voted on by the Professionals for Association Revenue Leadership Advisory Board and asked to share in a live panel discussion at the RevUP Summit.