GALA Annual Survey 2026

1. Are you a GALA member? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

2. Are you a member of other industry organizations? 

• CSA Research
• Nimdzi
• Slator
• Regional Association (AASL, BLISS, ELIS, POLOT, TINA...)
• Not a member of another industry association
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

What are the top 3 reasons you are a GALA member? *This question is required.

• Supporting training of new professionals and attracting new talent
• Learning trends, best practices, and technologies
• Contributing through volunteering and thought leadership
• Promoting my company, products and services
• Professional development for my team
• Access to professional communities and peer exchange
• Keeping track of industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM)
• Promoting our industry globally

How do you rate the value of your GALA membership? *This question is required.

• Very valuable
• Valuable
• Slightly valuable
• No Value

What is your biggest hurdle in renewing GALA membership?

• Budgetary constraints
• Management buy-in
• Perceived usefulness
• Time for professional development
• None
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

How did you hear about GALA? *This question is required.

• Referral from a colleague
• At an industry event
• Google or internet search
• LinkedIn
• Facebook/Instagram
• I am a former member

What is your biggest hurdle in joining GALA?

• Budgetary constraints
• Percieved usefulness
• Management buy-in
• Time for professional development
• None
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

GALA is now offering a professional (individual) membership. Are you interested in learning more about it? *This question is required.

• Yes - please reach out to me
• No