Menomonee Falls, WI – Stephanie Lowney, Membership, Marketing and Programs Manager at Association Acumen, has been named as the 2026 recipient of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE) Young Professional Award.
“I’m honored to receive the WSAE Young Professional of the Year Award. I’m grateful for the mentors, colleagues, and opportunities that have helped shape my career and growth in the association community,” Stephanie said.
Kerry O’Brien, an Executive Director at Acumen, who nominated Stephanie, said “The Awards Selection Committee thoroughly reviewed all the nominations received this year, and Stephanie was selected out of numerous meritorious nominations. She will be recognized at the awards presentation at the WSAE Annual Summit in November. I am very proud of Stephanie and her work that earned her this recognition.”
The WSAE Young Professional Award is awarded to a young professional who is making a difference with their contributions to WSAE, their association or the association management field, made evident by their contributions to WSAE and their interest in both personal and professional development.
The mission of WSAE is to create meaningful connections and enhance competencies of association professionals. The organization provides quality resources, promotes and protects the profession, and advances alliances and partnerships.