IWPA Honored for E-Learning Program on Lacey Act Compliance

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) has received the Gold TRENDY Award for Best E-Learning and Live Training Program at the 2025 Association Trends Salute to Association Excellence. This award recognizes IWPA’s commitment to industry education and its success in equipping businesses with the knowledge and tools needed for compliance with the Lacey Act. 

Funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), IWPA’s training program provides on-demand, hybrid, and in-person education to businesses impacted by the Lacey Act’s evolving regulatory requirements. Through its five-module Lacey Act Due Diligence Course, specialized service provider training, interactive hybrid discussions, and targeted compliance workshops, IWPA has helped over 1,500 industry professionals navigate regulatory complexities and implement effective compliance strategies. 

“We’re honored to receive the Gold TRENDY Award as the result of our commitment to regulatory education and supporting industries impacted by the Lacey Act,” said Ashley Amidon, Executive Director of IWPA. “Thanks to APHIS’s generous support, we’ve developed a comprehensive training program that empowers businesses with the knowledge they need to comply with federal regulations while continuing to source and distribute wood products responsibly.” 

Learn more about IWPA’s Lacey Act Compliance Training Program at iwpawood.org.