2025 Aim Ideas Summit
October 21 – 23 | French Lick, IN
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Aim Ideas Summit, October 21–23 in French Lick, as we celebrate Aim’s 125th annual gathering! This milestone event will feature over 120 exhibitors, more than 30 workshops, dynamic speakers, and unbeatable networking opportunities. Join us for three days of reflection, innovation, and collaboration as we honor our past and look ahead to the future of Indiana’s cities and towns. The registration brochure, including the full agenda, hotel details, and more, will be available later this summer.
Request for Workshop Proposals
The 2025 Aim Ideas Summit is expected to draw hundreds of municipal officials from across Indiana. To provide a well-rounded and impactful educational program, Aim is seeking proposals for approximately 30 workshops focused on timely and practical topics relevant to municipal government. Proposals should emphasize educational content designed specifically for elected and appointed local officials and reflect a range of issues, innovations, and best practices from communities of all sizes.
All municipal members, corporate partners, and state agencies are invited to submit workshop proposals. Ideal sessions will feature 2–3 speakers offering diverse perspectives, avoid company and product marketing, and be structured for a 60-minute time slot. In addition to the Summit, submissions may also be considered for standalone events, webinars, or training sessions. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, June 20 at 4:00 p.m. (ET).
View the full guidelines and submit your proposal today!
Annual Award Nominations
The Aim Awards Program celebrates communities and individuals for outstanding achievement, innovative programs, and exceptional leadership in municipal government. These awards offer Aim members the opportunity to be recognized for their accomplishments while inspiring others with ideas and best practices.
All 2025 award recipients will be honored at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 22. A panel of former municipal officials and public- and private-sector experts will serve as judges. While Aim staff facilitates the process, they do not vote on nominations.
Community award categories include Placemaking, Green Project of the Year, and Program Innovation. Individual honors include Distinguished Service, Municipal Management, and Financial Management. Nominations are due by Friday, June 27, 2025.
Learn more and submit your nomination!