Join AGLOW
Founded in 1956, the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) is a dynamic organization of writers, editors, publishers, broadcasters, authors, lecturers, photographers, artists, electronic media specialists, outdoor industry representatives, and tourism professionals, working together to promote the conservation and responsible use of our outdoor resources. As individual outdoor communicators, we educate and inform the public through the written and spoken word. As an organization, we foster an unmatched fellowship among our members and provide amazing networking, educational and craft improvement opportunities.
5 Great Reasons to Join AGLOW Today
- Industry Connections: With over 500 members, we connect media members who are looking for stories to corporate members are looking to have their stories told!
- Networking: Our annual conference is the perfect time to meet other outdoor communicators and professionals in the outdoor industry. The people that you meet could open doors, present opportunities and present win-win relationships.
- Improve Your Craft: Become better as an outdoor communicator. In addition to informative sessions at our fall conference, we offer craft improvement articles and tips throughout the year. And with our vast network, you can always ask colleagues for their advice, and you’ll get it!
- Travel: While our annual conference takes place at some of the finest outdoor destinations each year, thanks to our tourism partners, we provide our media members with numerous media camps at exceptional locations across the country.
- Family and Fun: We hear it over and over- AGLOW is like a Family. Through our association and conference, lifelong friendships and relationships are born every year. We are one of the tightest-knit associations in the country. And we know how to have a good time.
f this sounds like something you want to be a part of, you’re halfway there. The next step is to qualify for membership. Choose one of the membership categories below, then if you meet the requirements, fill out and submit a Membership application. Our Board reviews all applicants and will notify you in a timely manner.
Success Stories & Testimonials
Here are the types of memberships we offer along with the application requirements:
Corporate Member
A Corporate Member is defined as an entity engaged in commercial or public relations efforts directly related to the outdoors, including manufacturers of outdoor goods or providers of outdoor services, outdoors destination marketing, their representatives, distributors, advertising or public relations agents, etc.
Associate Member
Student Member
Conservation Non-Profit Member
Conservation Non-profit membership applies to any not-for-profit organization or governmental entity that is interested in conservation or outdoor preservation.
Active Member
An Active Member shall be one who is duly paid to produce, disseminate or edit outdoor information regularly to the public through newspapers, electronic media, magazines, books, journals, lectures, photography (film/video/still), art or other suitable media.
How to Join
Step 01
Fill out the corporate membership application.
Step 02
Get approved and receive member benefits.
Step 03
Start networking and promoting your brand with AGLOW.
Become an AGLOW Member Today!
