Join us for the 2026 CMAD Celebration: Honoring Community Excellence & the CCIAs — a special gathering recognizing the community leaders creating meaningful impact every day.

In celebration of Community Manager Appreciation Day (CMAD), we’re bringing the community together to reflect, connect, and recognize excellence across the industry with the CMX Community Industry Awards (CCIAs) — the premier awards honoring outstanding community work.

This year’s celebration will also feature a keynote from Christina Hug, Founder of BoardingPass, titled “Small Moments, Big Impact: Rethinking Scale in Community.” In this thought-provoking talk, Christina will challenge the idea that bigger is always better and explore why the future of community lies in designing intentional, curated moments within larger ecosystems — and how to measure what truly matters.

During the event, you’ll:

• 🏆 Celebrate the live announcement of the 2026 CCIA winners

• 🎯 Take part in a fun, interactive goal-setting experience led by Paz Pisarski (Community Collective)

• 🌍 Connect with community leaders from around the world

• 🚀 Hear special highlights and announcements ahead of CMX Summit

The CCIAs represent the collective voice of the community industry — making this a moment to celebrate the people, programs, and communities shaping the future of community.