AMA-YCP Certificates & Badges:
Recognizing Your Professional Growth

Earn, Showcase, and Stand Out!
At AMA-YCP, we recognize dedication, leadership, and professional growth through our Badges & Certifications Program. These digital credentials allow members to showcase their skills and accomplishments in ways that recruiters, professors, and industry professionals can see.
Use your badges & certificates to enhance:
✔ Your LinkedIn profile
✔ Your resume & cover letter
✔ Your email signature & online portfolio
📩 All badges and certificates are sent digitally via email within one week of being awarded at our mixers!


Your Exclusive Badge & Certificate
Becoming a paid collegiate member of AMA-YCP gives you exclusive access to networking opportunities, leadership roles, and recognition for your involvement and contributions.
What You’ll Receive:
Certified AMA Collegiate Member Badge
Certificate of Membership
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AMA-YCP Badges
Earn & Showcase Your Achievements!
In addition to the Certified Member Badge, AMA-YCP offers multiple badges to recognize your engagement, leadership, and skill development.

Silver Badge (Open to All Members)

Eligibility: ALL MEMBERS (Paid & Non-Paid)
Purpose: Recognizes attendance at bi-weekly AMA sessions, workshops, and special events.
Tracking Method: Members earn a badge after each event attended. These badges can be uploaded to their LinkedIn profile.
👉 How to Earn: To receive a Silver Badge, members must RSVP on the website, check in at the event, and be marked for attendance.
Silver Excellence Badge

Eligibility: Awarded at the end of the semester to members who engage the most in AMA activities.
Purpose: Recognizes consistent participation across all AMA events, including workshops, networking events, mixers, and committee work.
Tracking Method: Members who attend the required number of events are automatically awarded an Excellence Badge.
Criteria to Earn:
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Must attend at least 5 AMA events in a semester.
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Must earn at least 4 Silver Session Badges from bi-weekly meetings.
Participation in one extra AMA event (e.g., special networking event, guest speaker, etc.).
Gold Certified Member Badge – For Paid AMA Members

Eligibility: Only for Paid Collegiate Members
Purpose: Recognizes students who officially join AMA as paid members, providing them with professional credibility.
Recognition:
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Gold LinkedIn Badge (Certified AMA Collegiate Member).
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Printed Membership Certificate (presented at the next mixer).
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Social Media Recognition on AMA Platforms.
🔹 How to Earn: Register as a paid AMA collegiate member.
Gold Excellence Badge – For Paid Members

Criteria to Earn:
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Must attend 5+ AMA events in a semester.
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Must earn at least 4 Silver Session Badges from bi-weekly meetings.
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Must participate in at least one committee or major event.
Recognition:
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Gold LinkedIn Badge (AMA Gold Excellence Badge – Outstanding Participation).
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Certificate of Excellence (printed & presented at the AMA Mixer).
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Social Media Recognition (shoutout on AMA’s LinkedIn & Instagram).
Gold Committee Member Badges – For Active Contributors

Eligibility: Paid Members Only
Purpose: Recognizes members who take on active roles in club operations.
Tracking Method: Must contribute consistently within their assigned committee.
How to Earn: Join a committee, complete assigned responsibilities, and actively contribute.
Available Committees:
Marketing Committee
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Helps with AMA’s branding, content creation, and promotional campaigns.
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Ideal for students interested in social media, graphic design, or digital marketing.
Events Committee
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Assists in planning & executing AMA networking events, guest speaker sessions, and workshops.
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Ideal for members who love event planning and organization.
Membership Committee
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Focuses on recruiting new members and fostering engagement within AMA-YCP.
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Great for those interested in community building and networking.
📢 Interested in joining a committee? First, become a paid member, then use our Connect feature to apply!
Large Gold Leadership Badges – For AMA Executive Board Members

Eligibility: Board Members Only (President, VP, Treasurer, Communications Coordinator).
Purpose: Recognizes student leaders managing AMA at a high level.
Responsibilities:
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President: Oversees all club operations, leads meetings, and manages relationships with AMA National & Central.
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Vice President: Supports the president, helps plan events, and manages committees.
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Treasurer: Handles finances, budgeting, and fundraisers.
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Communications Coordinator: Manages social media, email campaigns, and public relations.
Recognition:
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Large Gold LinkedIn Badge (Certified AMA Leadership Badge).
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Printed Certificate of Leadership (presented at the AMA Mixer).
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Exclusive Leadership Recognition Post on LinkedIn & AMA’s social media.
How to Earn: Elected or appointed as an AMA-YCP board member.
Badge
System Flow-How Members Progress
1️⃣ Attend AMA Meetings & Events → Earn Silver Session Badges
2️⃣ Attend Most Events → Earn Silver Excellence Badge
3️⃣ Become a Paid AMA Member → Earn Gold Certified Member Badge
4️⃣ Attend All Events & Get Involved → Earn Gold Excellence Badge
5️⃣ Join a Committee & Contribute → Earn Gold Committee Badge
6️⃣ Lead a Committee or AMA Board → Earn a Large Gold Leadership Badge
Tracking System & Badge Distribution
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You MUST RSVP for the event on our website so we can add you to our list and track attendance!
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Google Sheets will be used to track attendance and badge eligibility.
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Members will receive their LinkedIn badges via email at the end of each event/semester.
Certificates will be printed and awarded at the first and final AMA Mixer of the semester.