Eligibility

A candidate can qualify for Lifetime Membership in one of the two ways.

1. A recommendation by the ASID National Board of Directors for past National Board Chairs. The Lifetime Award may be conferred upon a past Board Chair who: 

• is in good standing (dues fully paid through the current year); 

• has made continual and important contributions to their chapter and Society;

• has been an ASID professional member for a minimum of 25 years. 

• has reached the age of 60. 

2. A nomination of a professional member by their ASID Chapter Board of Directors. The Lifetime Award may be conferred upon a professional member who: 

• is in good standing (dues fully paid through the current year); 

• has made continual and important contributions to their chapter and Society; 

• has been a professional member for a minimum of 25 years; 

• has reached the age of 68. 

Submission Guidelines

ASID Volunteer Service Timeline

• A detailed, chronological listing of the nominee's volunteer history with ASID covering a minimum of 25 years. The record must demonstrate sustained involvement at both the chapter and national levels.
• Accepted Formats: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF.

Letters of Recommendation

• Two (2) letters of support endorsing the nomination from current ASID members.

Proof of Age

• A clear, legible copy of the nominee's valid Driver’s License or Passport.
• Note: This is strictly used by the committee to verify age eligibility requirements.

Biographical Statement

• A short professional biography summarizing the nominee’s career. (Max 250 words)

Headshot

• A high-quality photograph of the nominee. (300 dpi)

Timeline  

August 18, 2026 | Nominations Open   
October 15. 2026 | Nominations Close (All nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET)   
Late October 2026 | Jury Review
November 2026 | Recipients Informed

Jury  

A jury of ASID members selected by the National Board of Directors will review all nominations based on the eligibility requirements. Outstanding and exemplary service will be the benchmark and the jury will make every effort to maintain high standards and to objectivity in judging. After review, selected recipients will be submitted to the ASID National Board of Directors for approval. The ASID National Board of Directors is the only body that may bestow Lifetime Membership.

The number of Lifetime Awards bestowed in any given year shall not exceed one-tenth of one percent of the total number of professional members of the Society at the beginning of the effective calendar year. 

Once the ASID Board of Directors approves a Lifetime Membership the candidates will be notified directly. In the event that a Lifetime Membership is not granted, the president of the nominee’s chapter will be notified.  

When a member is granted Lifetime Membership, they will no longer pay dues beginning the first renewal year after the honor has been bestowed.

If you have questions about the award or the nomination process, please contact the ASID Engagement team at awards@asid.org for assistance.