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ATD Chapter Leaders Meet, Announce Awardees

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Ahead of ATD26, chapter leaders held their own conference on-site in Los Angeles.

Sun May 17 2026

A photo shows attendees of an ALC session seated at a table.

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ATD chapter leaders kicked off their learning and networking during the 2026 ATD Chapter Leaders Conference on Friday and Saturday prior to ATD26 officially getting under way. ALC brings together chapter leaders from across the US to connect, exchange ideas, and share best practices for leading and supporting strong ATD chapters.

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The two-day, 24-session conference, led by chapter leaders for chapter leaders, covered such topics as artificial-intelligence tools to ensure chapter practices are free from bias, obtaining speakers for your chapter, and community-driven programming to fuel belonging and engagement among membership. Chapter leaders also had an opportunity to network and hear from Tina Robinson, ATD author of Developing Your Business Leaders .

A photo shows ALC keynote presenter Tina Robinson on stage.

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This year featured a new, standalone professional workshop titled “The BOX Experience: Building Better Boxes for Chapter and Leaders.” During the event, chapter leaders explored how to use ATD’s Talent Development Capability Model to “build better boxes”—for their chapters, boards, and themselves, using guided reflection, discussion, and hands-on engagement.

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In addition, ATD’s Chapter Services team announced the Chapter Excellence Award winners during the Chapter Recognition and Awards session.

Award Winners

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Chapter Innovation: Kansas City Chapter (A Multi-Chapter Certification Study Group)

Chapter Innovation: Kansas City Chapter (A Multi-Chapter Certification Study Group)

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Commitment to DEI: Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter (Partnership with Milwaukee Chapter of NAAAHR)

Commitment to DEI: Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter (Partnership with Milwaukee Chapter of NAAAHR)

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Community Impact: San Antonio Chapter (Deep in the Heart of Service: Fueling San Antonio’s Community Impact)

Community Impact: San Antonio Chapter (Deep in the Heart of Service: Fueling San Antonio’s Community Impact)

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Membership Engagement: Puget Sound Chapter (The Power of Connection: Activating Member Engagement Through Mentorship)

Membership Engagement: Puget Sound Chapter (The Power of Connection: Activating Member Engagement Through Mentorship)

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Operational Excellence: Greater Boston Chapter (Modernizing for Impact: Operational Excellence Through Strategic Renewal)

Operational Excellence: Greater Boston Chapter (Modernizing for Impact: Operational Excellence Through Strategic Renewal)

A photo shows representatives from the ATD Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter, holding their 2026 Chapter Excellence Award.

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The membership awards are based on chapters’ membership data.

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Power Membership (percentage of joint chapter and national membership)

Power Membership (percentage of joint chapter and national membership)

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Small: North Dakota Chapter (79%)

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Medium: Central Pennsylvania Chapter (64%)

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Large: Houston Chapter (56%)

A photo of representatives from the ATD Central Pennsylvania Chapter, holding their 2026 Power Membership Award.

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Net Joint Membership Growth (percentage of growth in joint membership growth in the past year)

Net Joint Membership Growth (percentage of growth in joint membership growth in the past year)

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Small: Connecticut Chapter (+10%)

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Medium: Rhode Island Chapter (+9%)

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Large: Metro DC Chapter (+6%)

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Discover the benefits of joining an ATD chapter by attending “Unlocking the Value of ATD Chapters” in the ATD Theater at 10: 30 a.m. on Monday.