Who We Are

The Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) is a membership organization of 4,000 companies dedicated to increasing the professionalism of recognition specialists and advancing the awards and engraving industry. ARA is:

Awards professionals who can offer expert advice in designing recognition programs and provide quality awards and recognition products to consumers.

Manufacturers and suppliers that provide products, technology and equipment to awards retailers.

Many companies with a common purpose: to promote the public awareness of the use and benefits of quality recognition products and to educate its members in the areas of business skills and ethics, technical competence, product knowledge and marketing.