Spring Leadership Summit Professional Development Award Application
February 5th – 6th, | Costa Mesa, CA | The Westin South Coast Plaza
To our valuable CREW Miami members:
Professional development is one of the unique opportunities our CREW Miami Chapter offers its members. To that end, we will be granting one CREW Miami member a $1850 award to attend CREW Network’s Spring Leadership Summit in Costa Mesa, CA on February 5th & 6th.
Receive leadership training, expand your business network, and learn skills to advance your career.
CREW Network Leadership Summits are open to all CREW Network chapter leaders and members who want to increase their abilities as board leaders as well as advance their careers through leadership development workshops. This multifaceted meeting brings together 400+ CREW leaders to learn from one another about chapter management, but also to learn from leading experts about the critical leadership skills that give you the business advantage. Chapter delegates are required to participate and all members are welcome to join us for this exceptional learning opportunity. Learn more about the Summit at:
This is a unique award not offered by every chapter, so don’t hesitate to apply today for a chance to be one of our CREW Miami Chapter awardees!
One CREW Miami members will be awarded up to $1850 to cover:
· Summit registration fee ($549 Member rate; Member must register using the CREW Network event link above)
· Hotel accommodations at The Westin South Coast Plaza (up to 2 nights at $279/night + tax)
· Transportation - $100
· Misc - $100
· Airfare - $500
Note: The Award may not cover all your expenses. Your expenses up to $1,850 must be documented to receive reimbursement from CREW Miami. Any additional expenses will be the responsibility of the Awardee.
Applicant Requirements:
· Must be an active member of CREW Miami for a minimum of 1 year.
· Must have completed a CREWbiz profile on the CREW Network website, including a photo.
· If you are currently on a Committee, please have your Committee Chair, Co-Chair or a Board Director complete the attached Recommendation Form.
Responsibilities of the Awardee:
· Attend the Summit for both days, with attendance at all sessions, workshops, and meals.
· Prepare a recap article on your Summit experience that will be posted in the CREW Miami newsletter and social media (500 words). Article is due within 2 weeks after the Summit.
· Provide receipts evidencing up to $2,000 of expenses. Expenses are subject to review. Submit receipts to Sarah Zhou, 2025 CREW Miami Treasurer.
· Commit to a CREW Miami committee for a minimum of 1 year.
Deadlines and Important Dates:
· Monday December 15th: CREW Miami Professional Development Award Application (using the form below)
· Monday December 15th 26th: Committee Recommendation Form (if applicable, using the form attached)
· Thursday December 18th: CREW Miami Awardee Selection (applicants will be informed via email)
· Event and hotel reservation information will be available starting in November and links to the CREW discounted rate will be provided.