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The Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) is an association of communications professionals and educators who extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences. We offer professional development and connection opportunities for those who work with and for educational, governmental, and research institutions and associated organizations and companies.

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2025 Conference

Save the Date | June 16-18, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Join us in Milwaukee for the 2025 ACE Annual Conference! Connect with communication professionals in agriculture, natural resources, and life sciences. Benefit from hands-on workshops, expert sessions, and valuable networking opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. If you're passionate about improving communication in these vital fields, this conference is for you!


Coffee Chat: ACE Critique & Awards Program

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

2:00pm ET, 1:00pm CT, 12:00pm MT, 11:00am PT 

The C&A Coffee Chat will provide an overview of our Critique and Award program, the categories, how to select one for your entry, tips for creating a winning entry, and we’ll hear from a past judge on what they are looking for.

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Coffee Chat Learning Community: Publishing & Graphic Design

Friday, November 15, 2024

2:00pm ET, 1:00pm CT, 12:00pm MT, 11:00am PT 

Community is invited to get to know one another better and chat about what they want in the way of webinars or other professional development and possible topics for ACE session proposals. Linda Gilmore and Sonya Moore-Davis, co-chairs, will lead the discussion.

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🏆 2025 ACE Critique & Awards Program Opening Soon!

📅 The 2025 ACE C&A Program will open by mid-December 2024, with a firm deadline of February 15, 2025. ✔️ Get ready to submit your best work!


Read the Newest Edition of JAC

The Journal of Applied Communication (JAC) is peer-reviewed to ensure accuracy and quality, and is an important part of your ACE membership benefits.


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ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations help support members' efforts to extend knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and life & human sciences.

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