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Peter J. O'Neil is the 70th recipient of the Key Award, which is presented to association chief staff executives who demonstrate exceptional qualities of leadership in their association and display a deep commitment to voluntary membership organizations. Peter has been an active ASAE volunteer since 2001 and served as ASAE Foundation Chair in 2010-2011, board chair in 2011-2012 and as board secretary- treasurer in 2009-2010. He is also the current chair of the Key Global Associations Committee and served as chair of the Foundation Development Committee (2016), Leadership Committee (2012-2013), SAE Advisory Group (2011-2012), Finance Committee (2009-2010), Fellow Recipients Selection Committee (2008-2009), Audit Committee (2007-2008), and co-chair of the GW Network Leadership Council (2004-2005). Peter has also been a member of a variety of other committees, councils, and task forces.

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