Amy Zignego, CMP, Receives Acumen’s Pride in Excellence Award
Congratulations to Amy Zignego, CMP, on receiving Acumen’s 2026 Pride in Excellence Award! Besides earning her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification this year, Amy consistently delivers calm, well-organized meeting planning and is a trusted resource and collaborative partner across client teams.
She has displayed adaptability under pressure, technical proficiency, and embodies the Acumen values of being proactive, nimble, creatively gutsy, with a consistent desire to evolve professional through life-long learning. She displays a positive, cheerful, respectful approach with a desire to excel year after year!
Amy serves as the Meetings Manager for the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS) and the New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA).
The Pride in Excellence Award is awarded to the individual who has grown the most professionally by achieving a specific career goal during the past year and/or who has consistently demonstrated excellence above and beyond expectations.
Melinda Waite Recipient of Acumen’s Inspiring Leader Award
Congratulations to Melinda Waite on receiving Acumen’s 2026 Inspiring Leader Award! Melinda is an excellent mentor and a great sounding board as well as serving as an inspiration to others through her proactive commitment to championing the mission of every association she serves.
During her 10+ years with Acumen, Melinda has handled challenging situations with professionalism, flexibility, and patience. She has been knowledgeable, professional and dedicated, consistently delivering great service, while sharing a wealth of experience with her teams. She leads by example and eagerly takes on new assignments,
Well deserved, Melinda!
Melinda currently services as the Meetings Director for the Society for Mucosal Immunology and has previously served as Executive Director of several associations during her tenure at Acumen.
The Inspiring Leader Award is presented to an Association Acumen employee for exemplary service to Association Acumen and its clients, and outstanding accomplishments in the field of association management.
