Nationwide Top Performers Conference | February 21 - 23, 2025 | Atlanta, GA

 

The Top Performers Conference is designed to leave you energized, inspired, and motivated by connecting with the nation’s top-performing volunteers and executives at the American Cancer Society (ACS). This weekend is built by volunteers for volunteers, featuring:

  • A celebration honoring YOU and the incredible impact you make in fueling the ACS mission, with stories of those whose lives you’ve helped change.
  • General sessions and breakout groups to share successes, exchange ideas, and deepen your knowledge of ACS’s mission and impact.

This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired to continue making a difference in the fight against cancer.

Whether you were able to attend or not, this page is your one-stop-shop for everything conference related. 

Nationwide Top Performing Teams Program 

The Top Performing Teams Program is a unique opportunity to qualifying Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and DetermiNation teams. The program is designed to deepen relationships among Top Performing Teams throughout the year via exclusive events and learning opportunities. The goal is to continue to see our Top Performing Teams grow and to identify and develop rising stars for the American Cancer Society.

What is a Top Performing Team?

A team raising $75,000 or more annually
Benefits

  • Invitation to the Nationwide Top Performers Conference*
  • Invite to exclusive calls throughout the year
  • Exclusive “swag” given at Nationwide Top Performers Conference, if attending
  • Opportunity to purchase from the Nationwide Top Performers pop-up shop
  • Social media badges
  • Nationwide Award/Recognition
  • Invite to social media private group
  • Specialized communication (beyond Facebook group)

*The Nationwide Top Performers Conference is much more than a meeting. It’s a weekend workshop that includes top ACS leaders, researchers, motivational stories, team building, recognition of top teams, resources & tools, breakout sessions to talk about fundraising growth, etc.

What is a Team of Excellence?

A team raising $50,000+ annually and those showing YOY growth. (these teams may be identified by Region Strategic Directors, local staff, or Product leads)

Benefits

  • Consideration for invitation to the Nationwide Top Performers Conference
  • Invite to exclusive calls throughout the year
  • Social media badges
  • Nationwide Award (RFL Team of Excellence)
  • Invite to exclusive Facebook group

Dr. Wayne Frederick, CEO American Cancer Society

Friday, February 21 Keynote Speaker

Michael Neal

The Vision of the American Cancer Society

Mark Feinman

How Team WMMR Leverages their Strengths

Alpa Patel & the Population Science Panel

Dr. Alpa Patel - Moderator | Dr. Caroline Um | Dr. Clara Bodelon | Dr. Marissa Shams-White | Dr. Ying Wang | Ryan Diver

Lisa Lacasse

Why ACS CAN is Critical

Dr. Alpa Patel

Discovery to Action

Chris Speranza

Ravens on the Run: What helps us Rise

Heather Mills

Sunday Morning Welcome

Phylecia Wilson

Leaving A Legacy

Suzanne Olszewski

What Helped Us Rise - Ricoh Striders

William Riddick

Recharging Your Light

David Bradley

What ACS means to me.

Dr. Frederick

Friday Night KeyNote Presentation

2024 Awards

Did you miss Top Performers or want to see your award again? Look no further!

Lisa Lacasse

Why ACS CAN is Critical

Dr. Alpa Patel

Discovery to Action

Alpa Patel & the Population Science Panel

Dr. Alpa Patel - Moderator | Dr. Caroline Um | Dr. Clara Bodelon | Dr. Marissa Shams-White | Dr. Ying Wang | Ryan Diver

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