WINNER OF THE 2022 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY: CMSA NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL COALITION

Since March 2020, due to limitations and restrictions secondary to the COVID pandemic, CMSA chapters sought ways to continue to provide education, collaboration and networking for its members, sponsors and speakers while making new connections and increasing membership. Six chapters pooled their resources to form a coalition, representing NYC, Central NJ, Mid-Atlantic, LI, the Capital Region and Hudson Valley. In 2021, this coalition held nine virtual events. Other chapters reached out for information on how the program was developed. They continue to provide virtual programs and have moved to an independent program format and website to conserve additional finances and resources. The coalition expanded to a seventh chapter in November 2021, with the addition of the Pittsburgh chapter, and are now the CMSA Northeastern Regional Coalition. They continue to work with each other and for each other. Congratulations, CMSA Northeastern Regional Coalition!