About AGLOW

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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 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’ll always get helpful advice from colleagues.
  • Travel: Thanks to our tourism partners, we provide numerous media camps at exceptional locations across the country.
  • Family and Fun: We hear it over and over—AGLOW is like a family. Lifelong friendships and relationships are born every year, and we know how to have a good time.

If 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.

Here are the types of memberships we offer along with the application requirements:

Corporate Member

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

Satisfies at least 50% of the requirements for Active status, has a strong, direct professional or commercial interest in outdoors communications, and has the potential for becoming an Active member within three (3) years.

Student Member

A full-time student who has an active interest in outdoors communications.

Conservation Non-Profit Member

For not-for-profit organizations or governmental entities 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.

Tourism Member

AGLOW partners with tourism boards, travel organizations, and outdoor destinations to amplify their reach through our vast network of content creators, influencers, and media professionals. By joining AGLOW, your destination will gain exposure across multiple media platforms, ensuring increased awareness and visitor engagement.

How to Join
Checklist
Step 01
Fill out the corporate membership application.		 Approved

Step 02
Get approved and receive member benefits.

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Step 03
Start networking and promoting your brand with AGLOW.

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