Celebrating Excellence: Cameo Fong Named CAI “Author of the Year” (2026)
Angel's SMS • April 28, 2026
Celebrating Excellence: Cameo Fong Named CAI “Author of the Year” (2026)
The community association industry is built on shared knowledge, professional accountability, and a deep commitment to serving communities with integrity. In recognition of these values, the Community Associations Institute (CAI) has honored Cameo Fong with its 2026 “Author of the Year” Award, celebrating her outstanding contributions to the profession.
This prestigious distinction was awarded for Cameo Fong’s role as a contributing author to the Community Association Manager Handbook: The Essential Guide, a nationally published and internationally referenced resource released in 2025 by CAI Press. Widely regarded as a cornerstone text for community association managers, the handbook serves as both a practical guide and a professional benchmark for excellence across the industry.
A Contribution with Lasting Impact
The Community Association Manager Handbook: The Essential Guide
reflects the collective expertise of seasoned professionals who understand the evolving challenges of community association management. Cameo Fong’s contributions stand out for their clarity, depth, and commitment to advancing best practices—qualities that earned recognition not only from CAI but also from peers across the country and beyond.
Being recognized as Author of the Year underscores the relevance and influence of her work, which continues to educate, inform, and elevate professionals at every stage of their careers.
A Trusted Authority and Industry Thought Leader
This award further cements Cameo Fong’s reputation as a trusted authority and thought leader in the community association industry. Her work reflects a consistent advocacy for professionalism, ethical standards, and practical education—principles that align closely with CAI’s mission and values.
Her voice in the handbook contributes to a global conversation on effective governance, risk awareness, and professional responsibility, reinforcing the importance of well‑prepared, knowledgeable community association managers.
A Notable Industry Achievement
Receiving CAI’s 2026 Author of the Year Award is a notable industry achievement and a moment of pride for colleagues, collaborators, and the broader community association profession. It highlights not only individual excellence, but also the impact that thoughtful, well‑crafted professional resources can have on the future of the industry.
Congratulations to Cameo Fong on this well‑deserved recognition! Her contribution continues to strengthen the profession and inspire excellence throughout the community association industry.




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