Tuesday, March 31, 2026 is the deadline for several important activities with the North American Spine Society (NASS):
- 2026 Membership Renewal
- Applications for 2026-2029 Volunteer Appointments
- 2026 Recognition Award Nominations
- Annual Disclosure
- 2026 SpineLine 20 Under 40 Applications
Membership
Members who have not renewed their 2026 membership by April 1 will have their memberships and benefits suspended for non-payment. To check your status for 2026, visit
www.spine.org/renew (your username is the email address this
Insider newsletter was sent to and your password defaults to your NASS ID number unless previously changed). If you are directed to your NASS MyAccount, your membership is in good standing; if you are directed to your shopping cart, your membership is not renewed.
Volunteering
If you’re interested in applying to volunteer on a NASS committee, section or task force for the 2026-2029 term (appointments to begin at the 2026 NASS Annual Meeting, October 14-17, 2026 in San Antonio, TX),
visit www.spine.org/getinvolved to review which committees are accepting applications and to view details about each group including a list of current members, recent activities, and requirements to apply.
Recognition Awards
If you know someone who has excelled in spine-related basic science research (Farfan), leadership and/or clinical research in spine care (Wiltse), service to NASS (Selby), federal spine care advocacy efforts (Advocacy), or as an International Member (International), submit their name for consideration for a 2026 Recognition Award (to be awarded at the 2026 NASS Annual Meeting) at
www.spine.org/awards.
Disclosure
NASS requires disclosure by all volunteers by April 1 of each year. If your last disclosure was March 31, 2025 or earlier, visit
www.spine.org/disclosure to update your details.
SpineLine 20 Under 40
Are you an early career spine professional making an impact in the field? Apply for
SpineLine’s 2026 Class of 20 Under 40. This program honors up and coming leaders in research, innovation, patient care, and service to the spine field. Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized among the next generation of spine care leaders. To be eligible for consideration, you must be a NASS member born on or after January 1, 1986.