THIS is NACE
A Strong, Vibrant Community: With more than 45 chapters, NACE members come together to share ideas, best practices, and create lasting relationships. One chapter membership is included with national membership.
An Essential Resource: NACE is THE essential resource for education, best practices and effective business solutions you need to succeed in this fast-paced industry. NACE offers unique continuing education opportunities and resources to help grow your business.
Why NACE?
In a world where margins are slimmer and expectations are grander than ever before, catering and event professionals must keep current on trends, produce creative ideas and continually build upon their network of innovative professionals to remain successful and competitive.
No matter your career path, with NACE you can:
Build your professional network
Learn new trends and skills from industry professionals
Meet with potential employers
Showcase your talents at events and awards
Access job postings, career tips and resources
Explore scholarship opportunities through the foundation of NACE
Connect with other students in your area
Earn the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) credential
Train and educate other professionals
Support your colleagues and community
Serve as an example of excellence in the field
NACE Membership Options
NACE offers a variety of membership types to fit your needs and level of experience.
Dues include a national and one local chapter membership. Memberships are renewable annually based on anniversary date with a one month grace period. Memberships are non-refundable.
CORPORATE MEMBER
$ 315 / 12 months
This membership is for individuals only
This membership category is available to catering and event professionals who are employed by businesses with three or more NACE members at the same business address. There must be three or more members at the company at all times. Annual Individual Corporate Membership Dues: $315; $945 annually for three required memberships. Dues include the national organization, one home / primary chapter and up to three secondary chapter membership.Membership applications in this category require eligibility check and approval.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER
$ 380 / 12 months
This membership is for individuals only
Professional Members are individuals currently employed, self-employed, or supplying to the catering, event or hospitality industries. Dues include the national organization, one home / primary chapter and up to one secondary chapter membership.
NON-PROFIT MEMBER
$ 295 / 12 months
This membership is for individuals only
Non-Profit membership is available to individual catering and event professionals who are employed by certain non-profit organizations. To qualify the non-profit employer must be an IRS recognized 501(c)3, 501(c)4, 501(c)5 or 501(c)6 organization. Applicants will be required to provide proof of the employer's non-profit status. Dues include the national organization, one home / primary chapter and up to one secondary chapter membership
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBER
$ 220 / 12 months
This membership is for individuals only
Young Professional membership is available to individual catering and event professionals who are 18-26 years of age who are employed or self-employed in the industry. Applicants will be required to provide a driver's license or passport for age verification purposes. Dues include the national organization, one home / primary chapter and up to one secondary chapter membership.
STUDENT MEMBER
$ 55 / 12 months
This membership is for individuals only
Student membership is available to individuals enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited college or university hospitality undergraduate program. Applicants must provide proof of current enrollment during the application and renewal process. Dues include the national organization, one home / primary chapter and up to one secondary chapter membership.
EDUCATOR
$ 149 / 12 months
This membership is for individuals only
Educator Membership is open to individuals whose primary employment is as a classroom educator in secondary or post-secondary academic programs in catering or events and who meet one of the following requirements: (1) currently teaching at least two classes per semester' (2) have taught at least four classes in the past academic year. Not eligible: academic administrators and non-educator personnel including catering and event professionals employed by the educational institution's internal catering and event business units or departments.
Additional membership options are available that require special eligibility and cannot be applied for online.
*NEW* Professional Plus Package
The Professional Plus Package allows eligible small businesses to purchase two (2) memberships for employees at one discounted price. It is available only to small businesses with fewer than twenty (20) full-time employees. It is a package of two (2) individual full Professional memberships and is not a company membership. For three (3) or more members at a company see Corporate Membership. This membership requires a special application, contact membership@nace.net. Annual Membership Dues: $585.
Legacy Membership
Legacy Membership allows dedicated NACE members to receive a special dues rate and recognition for years of membership and dedication to the catering and events profession. To be eligible, members must be a current member in good standing for a minimum of 15 years and must be 60 years of age or older. This membership requires a special application, contact membership@nace.net. Applicants must provide proof of age (driver's license or passport) during the application process. Annual Membership Dues: $220.
Retired Membership
Retired Membership is for long-time NACE members who are fully retired and wish to continue to show their dedication and alliance with NACE. To receive this rate, you must be fully retired (receiving no income from full time, part time or occasional work or consulting), must be a member for a minimum of 15 years and a current Legacy Member. Annual dues are $55. This membership requires a special application, contact membership@nace.net. Annual Membership Dues: $55.