Membership Directory

This publication is a listing of EIA members, by member type, with addresses and phone numbers, a cross reference of administrator names in alphabetical order, member organization by state, and a Buyer's Guide. Associate members receive one free 30-word listing in the Buyer's Guide.

New Horizons

This quarterly publication keeps you informed about Association and chapter activities and features articles on various aspects of employee involvement programs. Administration, maintenance and promotion of employee involvement programs are often discussed.

Recognition and Awards

Commemorations Awards

Advocate Award

This award recognizes individuals or team members who are true advocates for employee involvement in their organizations. Advocate award recipients are a walking advertisement for employee involvement. These individuals/team members foster employee involvement by:

  Promoting employee involvement through teaching and/or coaching

  Encouraging participation (sparking excitement and interest)

  Setting standards by their own participation

  Modeling positive behavior and creating win/win situations

Chapter Excellence Awards

Chapter Excellence Awards, presented at the Annual Conference, recognize the important role Chapters play in the success of EIA. Chapters are evaluated, using a point system, for their work in five areas:

  Meetings Education/Networking/Quality Assurance Membership

  Leadership Responsibilities/Administration Committees or Representatives

  Quality Assurance

Communication Excellence in Action

This award recognizes the importance of communication in creating awareness and excitement for employee involvement initiatives. Awards will be made in one or more of the following categories:

 1   Communication plan (written plan encompassing various elements of communication targeted to a particular need; elements listed below may be part of an overall plan)

 2   Audio visual (video, audio, slide)

 3   Publications (newsletters, special publications/brochures, annual reports)

 4   Special project design (posters, displays, bulletin boards, invitations, photo essays, illustrations, special signs, etc.)

 5   Electronic communication (electronic newsletters, internet sites, intranet sites)

Executive Leadership Award

This award recognizes the importance of support by organizational leaders for the employee involvement process. Nominees will demonstrate achievement in two key areas: leadership and employee involvement.

Founders Award

The Founders Award presents the highest honor conferred by EIA. Established by the EIA Board of Directors in 1965, this award honors an individual who has provided outstanding leadership within the field of employee involvement and demonstrated service to the association. The award is presented only when appropriate and no more than once per year.

Statistical Report

This report represents a compilation of data from EIA members in the United States, Canada, and other countries, organized by industry groups. Trends and graphs are included in this report, an invaluable source of comparable data. Members who complete the statistical survey receive the report at no charge.