Membership in NACE gives you access to a vibrant peer and business network, ongoing education, partner benefits, and timely information on trends and innovative approaches that give you a competitive edge. Dues include national and one local chapter membership that is consider your Primary or Home Chapter. Additional chapters may be added. To learn more about your local chapter, visit our chapter directory.
Professional Members are individuals currently employed, self-employed, or supplying to the catering, event or hospitality industries. Professors and teachers of accredited, college-level courses relating to the catering, special events, and hospitality industries may also join. Dues include the national organization, one home / primary chapter and up to one secondary chapter membership.
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 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 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.
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.