CSM 2027 | Celebrate & Elevate
The Academy’s Signature Social Event

CSM 2027 | 50th Anniversary Kickoff
50 Years Together.
One Night to Celebrate.
This is the CSM gathering you don't want to miss! Join us for Celebrate & Elevate, the Academy's signature social event, as we kick off our 50th anniversary celebration with an evening of great company, meaningful connections, and a little well-deserved fun.
Your People. Your Community. Your Night.
After a full day of learning and inspiration, it's time to enjoy the company of the people who make CSM so memorable.
Catch up with longtime friends, meet colleagues from across the country, and connect with Academy leaders, award recipients, volunteers, and special interest group directors. Whether it's your first CSM or your fifteenth, there's a place for you here.
The Academy's Signature Social
What Makes This Night Special?
See the friends, mentors, and colleagues you look forward to catching up with every year.
Meet professionals who share your interests, spark conversations, and expand your Academy community.
Connect with Board members, award recipients, volunteers, and SIG leaders in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Unwind with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and lively conversation at City Winery Philadelphia.
Be part of the Academy's anniversary kickoff as we honor the connections, achievements, and shared passion that have brought us together.
1977 – 2027
Five Decades of Connections. Countless Stories.
Our 50th anniversary is a chance to celebrate how far we've come and the people who have made the journey possible. This is just the beginning of a milestone year for the Academy, and we'd love for you to be part of it.
Explore the Academy's 50th Anniversary →Start the Evening Together
First, Let's Celebrate Our People!
Before the social, join us at the Academy's Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize the remarkable individuals whose leadership, service, and achievements continue to advance our profession.
Cheer on your colleagues, celebrate our shared accomplishments, and then keep the festivities going at Celebrate & Elevate. Together, these two events make for a memorable Friday evening at CSM!
Friday, February 5 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Awards Ceremony · Philadelphia, PA
Complimentary for registered CSM attendees. Separate RSVP required.
The Setting
See You at City Winery Philadelphia!
Join us at City Winery Philadelphia for a welcoming evening of conversation, celebration, and community.
City Winery Philadelphia
990 Filbert Street
Loft + Ridge Rooms
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Friday, February 5, 2027
6:45–9:30 PM EST
Part of APTA CSM 2027 · Philadelphia, PA | Celebrating 50 Years
Don't Miss the Celebration!
Come for the food and drinks, stay for the friendships, conversations, and memories. We can't wait to celebrate with you! This social is free for registered CSM 2027 attendees. CSM conference registration is required to attend.
Planning to join us? Please RSVP using the event registration option above so we can keep you updated if anything changes.


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