Recognition honors Ensuring Professional Competency through the NAB PPA
Washington, DC — The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has been honored with a 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in recognition of its outstanding initiative Ensuring Professional Competency through the NAB PPA.
The initiative engaged approximately 4,500 senior living and health care leaders from across the country to modernize the knowledge, skills, and competencies that define effective practice today. Through a rigorous, evidence-based process, the project updated the NAB Domains of Practice for the national licensure examinations, helping ensure they remain current, valid, and focused on protecting the public.
The ASAE Power of Associations Awards recognize associations that leverage their unique ability to convene stakeholders, inspire collaboration, and drive meaningful change. Through innovative programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts, award recipients exemplify how associations create lasting impact that extends well beyond the members they serve.
By aligning examination standards with the realities of modern senior living care settings, the initiative helps protect the residents, clients, families, and communities all while advancing excellence across the profession.
"ASAE’s Power of Associations Awards recognize the very best of what our community can accomplish," said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, AAiP. "This recognition honors organizations that don't simply advance their own missions - they bring people together to solve complex challenges, strengthen industries and professions, and create lasting benefits for society. NAB has demonstrated the vision, leadership, and commitment to make a meaningful difference, and we are proud to recognize Ensuring Professional Competency through the NAB PPA as one of this year's outstanding achievements."
"This recognition reflects the thousands of regulators, practitioners, and subject matter experts who helped shape the future of professional competency in senior living and health services administration. We're honored that this collaborative effort is being recognized for its impact on the profession." said Michelle Grachek, M.Ed., CAE, NAB President & CEO.
About the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)
NAB is the nation’s leading authority on licensing, credentialing, and regulating administrators of organizations along the continuum of long term care. Learn more at www.nabweb.org.
About The Power of Associations Awards
ASAE’s Power of Associations Awards recognize the association community’s economic and societal contributions locally, nationally and globally. ASAE will celebrate The Power of Associations Award recipients during its annual Summit Awards Dinner on September 22, 2026, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.