VES Executive Director Nancy Ward and VES Executive Committee Board Chair Kim Davidson the 2025 year, which highlighted the organization’s global growth, celebrating a community of 5,670 members across 54 countries and 16 sections. Strategic accomplishments for the year were showcased, which included launching a global banking platform, securing a new PR agency, and expanding to a larger headquarters. Finally, the society looked to the future by outlining key milestones for 2026, including welcoming a new Board of Directors and preparing for the 24th Annual VES Awards.