Organization Management Group, Inc. has formed a new full-service green meetings management company. The mission of the new division, Association Green, is to lead groups on a sustainable path to becoming green by providing education and resources to achieve company goals.

On December 11, 2008, OMG launched a brand new website for the Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing (VAGP). The old site was dated and had been unable to support the growth of the association. The new site has been built to be user-friendly and be viewed as an even more professional industry source. To view the new site and learn more, visit www.vagp.org.

The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®) has received a 2008 Honorable Mention MarCom Award for their 20th Annual Convention & Trade Show registration brochure. In 2008, NARPM® held their event in tropical Kauai, Hawaii, bringing in their property manager and vendor affiliate members from across the nation for a week of education and networking. The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communications.

On August 6, 2008, OMG launched a new website for the Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association (HRRA). The old site was dated and had been unable to support the growth of the association. The new site has been built to be user-friendly for all three of the site's visitor audiences (consumers, members, and potential new members and affiliates). To view the new site and learn more, visit www.centerforrealestate.com.

OMG uses its expertise in the real estate industry to assist its client, the Alpha College of Real Estate through the process of expansion into North Carolina with the purchase of the North Carolina Academy of Real Estate. OMG not only manages trade organizations, but also manages the day-to-day operations of a private school and retail outlet. >more

The Alpha College of Real Estate website has just been announced as a Silver Award winner in the 5th Annual Magnum Opus Awards. This awards competition is the premier way to gain crucial industry-wide recognition for strategic, editorial and visual excellence. >visit Alpha website

Organization Management Group, Inc. (OMG) has been awarded the APEX 2008 Award of Excellence in the Best Redesigns category for its new identity and branding materials. Materials included letterhead, envelopes, notecards, notepad, fax sheet and business cards. APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the success in achieving communications effectiveness. >more

The Independent Hardee's Franchisee Association (IHFA) has been awarded the APEX 2008 Award of Excellence in the Magazines & Journals - Print category for its March 2008 INSIGHT magazine. The IHFA INSIGHT is published quarterly, and includes the latest in association information, industry trends, and new products and equipment. >more

OMG Graphic Designers Kim Breeding and Kristi Dunlap were selected to serve as judges for the 2008 SNAP Excel Awards. The awards recognize the best and the brightest in association publications. Kim Breeding served as a virtual judge for website entries that achieved general, design and editorial excellence. Kristi Dunlap served as a virtual judge for editorial entries and as an onsite judge in Washington, DC, for annual reports, membership directories and special publications. Kristi was also one of the judges in selecting winners for the Extra! Awards, special SNAP awards selected from Excel Award winners that push the envelope in design excellence.

OMG has recently revamped its logo, branding identity and website to reflect the company’s image. OMG's goals were to unify all of their printed materials and to produce a bold, clean, and contemporary look that was still classic and professional. OMG works with each client to develop their own branding by developing standard fonts, colors and imagery. That style is reflected through all publications, website, stationery, etc. It is equally important that OMG maintains a strong visual identity as well. (See old logo at left)

J. Michael Reitelbach and Gail S. Phillips were recently re-designated as Certified Association Executives (CAE) with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). They both were originally certified in 2002.  Prior to certification, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria and demonstrate accomplishments in association management. Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive examination, which tests competence within the association management profession. Among association professionals, the CAE designation is an indication of demonstrated skill in leadership and expertise in association management. Attending professional development courses, continuing education, participation in industry activities, and continuing to uphold ASAE’s Standard of Conduct are all requirements in recertification.

OMG has been reaccredited by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for having met the quality standards for its specific program. OMG is one of only 31 association management companies (AMCs) who earned the designation of Charter Accredited Association Management Company through ASAE. The ASAE AMC Accreditation program assists the association community by identifying the standards and criteria that are indicative of quality management service providers.