Become a Member
We are focused on growing our membership and providing members with the tools to help them be successful in their profession. We will be growing our suite of member benefits and educational offerings to help lobbyists and government affairs professionals at all stages in their career.
Your membership will not only help you and your career, but will also signal your support of an open, accessible, and well-informed government that fosters the public trust and values the significant role lobbyists and government relations professionals play in the public’s right to be represented before government.
All Memberships Include
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Free admission to all Lunch n' Learns, Panel & Roundtable discussions, Networking Events, & Member of Congress Briefings (including access to archived recordings of these programs in the members only section of our website)
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Access to our Ethics Hotline
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Access to our Public Policy Certificate Program (PPC) - including discounted pricing on our PPC courses
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Member only discount codes to our partnering organizations
Top Lobbyist
Created BY lobbyists FOR lobbyists
We set out on a mission to create a yearly Top Lobbyist list that is more representative of the profession and not simply based on who you know or where you work. Our judges blindly evaluate each nominee to ensure receiving the honor of Top Lobbyists is 100% merit based.
Our list is comprised of lobbyists, PAC managers, and grassroots professionals that have been nominated by their colleagues, Congressional staff, or clients for their outstanding work. This distinction spotlights professionals that saw significant legislative success, have been innovative in their field, are held in high regard by their clients or members, and are individuals who give back to their community through charity or pro bono work.
PRESENTED BY:
2022 Top Lobbyist
Nomination Process
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Nominees must be nominated by a co-worker, client, congressional/agency staff, or peer within the profession.
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The nomination packet must clearly demonstrate 2022 lobbying, PAC, or grassroots success. Successes from previous years will not be considered.
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Both Federal and State lobbyists, PAC Managers/Directors, and grassroots professionals may be nominated.
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A nominee may, and is encouraged, to be nominated by more than one person. There is no limit on the number of times a nominee may be nominated as long as they are nominated by a different nominator each time.
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The nominee DOES NOT have to be a member of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics.
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All nominator and nominee information will be kept confidential. A nominee will only be notified if they are chosen.
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Only individuals will be considered, please do not nominate teams.
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If you wish to include letters of recommendation to your nomination packet the following are accepted and encouraged.
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Letter of recommendation from a Congressional or agency staff, client, peer within the profession, or community-based organization.
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Letters must include:
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Relationship to nominee,
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What issue or campaign did you work with them on,
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What was the outcome of your work together, and
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Why, in your opinion, does the nominee stand out?
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If you would like to provide a letter of recommendation to add to the nomination packet of an individual you know has been nominated, please send it to Nicole at nsmith@mwcapitol.com
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Nominee Evaluation
Each nominee will be evaluated using the criteria below
Success
Did the nominee have significant 2022 lobbying, PAC, or grassroots success?
Innovation
Did the nominee innovate in their field? How were they a thought leader in their policy area or profession?
Character
Is the nominee viewed positively by their peers? Does the nominee provide pro bono services and/or participate within their community?