NSCP Wins Outstanding Internal Communications at the 2025 Association Insights CommImpact Awards
Washington, DC (December 17, 2025) — The National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) is proud to announce its recognition at the 2025 Association Insights CommImpact Awards, presented by OnWrd & UpWrd. The association received the Outstanding Internal Communications Campaign award for its work on a planned executive leadership transition which stood out for its excellence as a thoughtful, people-first succession communications strategy.
“This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication, thoughtfulness, and commitment to supporting the compliance community,” said Melissa Loner, Chief Executive Officer of NSCP. “Our succession communications strategy was designed to prioritize transparency, trust, and people at every step of the leadership transition—and to ensure that our members, staff, and stakeholders felt informed, valued, and confident in the path ahead. We are honored to be recognized among so many organizations driving meaningful impact through communications.”
The Association Insights CommImpact Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in association communications, storytelling, advocacy, and engagement across North America. Winners represent the highest standards of excellence in categories such as Media Relations, Advocacy, Content Strategy, Public Awareness, Member Engagement, Internal Communications, Event Promotion, and Thought Leadership.
NSCP’s winning initiative, Executive Leadership Transition Communications, was recognized for its intentional approach to internal messaging, stakeholder engagement, and mission-driven storytelling during a time of organizational change. The campaign included advance planning, board alignment, multi-channel communication, and an authentic tone that reinforced NSCP’s values of collaboration and transparency. Judges praised the strategy’s people-first focus, seamless execution, and its ability to maintain stability and confidence within the community throughout the transition.
“We are thrilled to recognize NSCP for their outstanding achievements in Outstanding Internal Communications,” said Colleen Gallagher, President & CEO of OnWrd & UpWrd Marketing & Communications and Publisher of Association Insights. “Their work sets a benchmark for excellence and demonstrates the power of strategic communication to move industries forward.”
About NSCP
Since 1986, the National Society of Compliance Professionals has been the leading non-profit, membership organization dedicated to supporting compliance professionals in the financial services industry, focusing primarily on investment advisers, broker-dealers, and private funds. NSCP membership offers a wide range of compliance resources, educational opportunities, and regulatory advocacy and engagement. NSCP provides its members with essential information on compliance topics, regulatory insights, and useful tools through its monthly publication, online and in-person events, and within an interactive online community. NSCP members have access to a diverse community of compliance professionals who share their knowledge and expertise.
About the Association Insights CommImpact Awards
The Association Insights CommImpact Awards celebrate the most impactful communications, storytelling, and engagement initiatives across the association sector. Presented by OnWrd & UpWrd, the awards recognize associations that elevate their industries through innovative, strategic, and meaningful communication efforts.
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