Members of the AEMA enjoy the opportunity to meet their equipment colleagues at annual conventions, share ideas, and learn more efficient techniques to improve their workplace for their athletes, coaches, and support staff.

[2] The first national organization meeting "Convention" was held in 1974 in Kansas City, Missouri where the name Athletic Equipment Managers Association was born and created.

[3] At this first convention, a formal Executive Board was found and Jon Falk was appointed the first National Membership chairman.

This represents 60 contact hours in various forms of educational activities that help in the continuous improvement, development, and growth of the association.

Candidates are nominated from each District then reviewed by the Board of Directors and past award winners before the three finalists are voted by all active AEMA members.

[11] The Lifetime Achievement Award is an honor given to individuals who have shown exceptional dedication to the AEMA by serving 15 or more years as a member and have distinguished themselves in the promotion and advancement of the association.