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NAEYC's Centennial Membership Sweepstakes

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Celebrate 100 Years of Impact

For 100 years, NAEYC has been shaped by early childhood professionals who wanted something better for the field and the children in it. Now, as we mark this milestone, we're looking ahead to the next 100 years and inviting you to be part of it. NAEYC members don't just gain access to the largest ECE professional organization, you're claiming your place in a community that has shown up for early childhood educators for a century and isn't stopping now.

Centennial Membership Sweepstakes

As a member, you get our member-only publications, Young Children and Educating Young Children, exclusive professional development that counts toward continuing education credits (CEUs), member pricing on conferences, discounts on things from insurance to travel, and a national network of educators who understand exactly what this work asks of you and genuinely root for each other through our HELLO online community.

Now, let's celebrate! Any active, new, or renewed NAEYC member who logs into their Membership Portal and selects "Be a Part of What's Next – Enter the NAEYC Centennial Membership Sweepstakes!" on their profile page will be able to enter for a chance to win one of these Centennial Sweepstakes prizes:

NAEYC Centennial Annual Conference Registration
NAEYC Book Library
NAEYC Swag Package
*Grand Prize: A Lakeshore Classroom Enhancement, plus a visit from NAEYC CEO Michelle Kang

Celebrate what came before. Shape what comes next. This is your field, and NAEYC is your membership.

*Active NAEYC members must enter for the grand prize separately from the other NAEYC prizes. No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the US ages 18 and over. The Sweepstakes begins at 9:00 AM ET on Friday, May 1 and ends at midnight ET on Friday, July 31. For more details, see full Official Rules.

NAEYC's Centennial Celebration

For 100 years, NAEYC has been the leading voice driving high-quality early childhood education—elevating the profession, advancing children’s outcomes, and building a community of passionate advocates.

Celebrate NAEYC's Centennial