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AASPA Compass 
Distinguished Affiliates

Congratulations to the 2026-2027 AASPA Compass Distinguished Affiliates. This award honors AASPA affiliates who demonstrate distinguished leadership and alignment with the association’s mission. Much like a compass guides the way, recipients of this award serve as navigators for the profession, modeling excellence in governance, engagement, programming and advocacy. To be eligible for this award AASPA affiliates in good standing must:

  1. Attain a national membership percentage of 30% or higher
  2. Have a state leader as a member of AASPA
  3. Promote membership or events of AASPA to their state membership