Chapters may submit one application per category. Chapters are eligible to win only every two years in the power membership and net joint membership categories. For example, if a chapter won in 2023, its next year of eligibility is 2025. Chapters can only win in one of the other categories (chapter innovation, membership engagement, etc.) per year.

• 100% CARE achievement (includes meeting the submission deadline of January 31, 2023)

• Application must focus on activities executed in 2023

• Measurable results with specific examples

• Initiative supports ATD's and the chapter's mission/vision

Chapter Innovation: The Chapter Innovation Award recognizes outstanding creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness to drive positive change within ATD Chapters.

Community Impact: The Community Impact Award honors ATD Chapters that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and effectiveness in creating a positive and lasting impact within their local community.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): The Commitment to DEI Award celebrates ATD Chapters that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within its activities and initiatives.

Operational Excellence: The Operational Excellence Award recognizes ATD Chapters that have demonstrated exceptional organizational management in areas such as strategic planning, financial management, and governance.

Membership Engagement: The Membership Engagement Award celebrates ATD Chapters that have excelled in engaging their members, creating meaningful membership experiences, and fostering a sense of community within the chapter.

Power Membership: Chapters that demonstrate the overall highest percentage of joint chapter and ATD membership for the previous calendar year.

Net Joint Membership Growth: Chapters that demonstrated the highest overall growth rate of joint chapter and ATD membership for the previous calendar year.