SDFM is proud to announce it received a Silver Award at the Annual TRENDY Awards in recognition of its 2024 organizational rebrand. This honor highlights the creativity, strategy, and execution behind the rebrand, which reflects SDFM’s continued evolution and commitment to clear, impactful communication. The TRENDY Awards celebrate the best in nonprofit and association marketing, offering organizations the opportunity to showcase their most unique and effective communications initiatives.

CEO Rich Brady, along with our branding partners at Mekanic, attended the March awards ceremony, joining a large and inspiring group of nonprofit and association leaders from across the country. Their presence at the event marked a meaningful moment of celebration and collaboration, underscoring the collective efforts behind SDFM’s refreshed identity. This award is not only a recognition of design excellence, but also a testament to the power of strategic partnerships and shared vision.

SDFM extends its gratitude to the SDFM Board of Directors for their courage and foresight in embracing this change, ensuring our organization remains inclusive and forward-thinking.

This award reaffirms SDFM’s commitment to education, certification, and professional excellence for the defense financial management community—including professionals in accounting, auditing, budgeting, program/management analysis, internal controls, finance, disbursing/pay operations, data analytics, financial systems, and comptrollership.