Together, We Grow Stronger.
The FHBA Membership Committee is launching the 2026 Membership Drive with a simple goal in mind: Together, We Grow Stronger. From March 31 through September 30, local HBAs across Florida will work together to recruit new members, strengthen retention efforts, and continue building a stronger association at every level.
Drive Period
March 31 – September 30, 2026
Winners Announced At
FHBA Fall Conference
Competition Categories
- Highest net increase in membership
- Greatest improvement in membership retention rates
Membership Size Divisions
- Large HBAs: 500+ members
- Medium HBAs: 200–499 members
- Small HBAs: Fewer than 200 members
Celebrating The Membership Drive Winners
Winning HBAs in each category will receive trophies and cash prizes presented during the FHBA Fall Conference, recognizing the local associations helping grow a stronger future for the Federation.
Top Spike Point Earner
The FHBA member who earns the most spike points between January and September 2026 will also receive a cash prize.
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Large Local Associations
NEFBA
Net Change In Membership +12
Change In Retention Rate +0.3%
TBBA
Net Change In Membership +4
Change In Retention Rate +0.5%
GOBA
Net Change In Membership -6
Change In Retention Rate -1.4%
Suncoast
Net Change In Membership +14
Change In Retention Rate +0.9%
Collier
Net Change In Membership -4
Change In Retention Rate -0.8%
M
Medium Local Associations
CDBIA
Net Change In Membership +16
Change In Retention Rate +1.6%
Space Coast
Net Change In Membership +8
Change In Retention Rate -1.9%
Lee
Net Change In Membership -16
Change In Retention Rate -2.4%
BANCF
Net Change In Membership +3
Change In Retention Rate -0.4%
Lake Sumter
Net Change In Membership -2
Change In Retention Rate +3.6%
Polk
Net Change In Membership -7
Change In Retention Rate -2.0%
TCBA
Net Change In Membership -7
Change In Retention Rate -1.7%
Marion
Net Change In Membership +17
Change In Retention Rate -2.3%
Bay BIA
Net Change In Membership +1
Change In Retention Rate +1.5%
West Florida
Net Change In Membership -18
Change In Retention Rate -3.7%
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Small Local Associations
Columbia
Net Change In Membership +2
Change In Retention Rate +3.7%
Flagler
Net Change In Membership +6
Change In Retention Rate +2.0%
Gold Coast
Net Change In Membership -13
Change In Retention Rate -1.5%
BASF
Net Change In Membership -9
Change In Retention Rate -5.3%
Okaloosa Walton
Net Change In Membership -4
Change In Retention Rate -0.2%
Big Bend
Net Change In Membership -5
Change In Retention Rate -0.3%
Hernando
Net Change In Membership 0
Change In Retention Rate -0.8%
Volusia
Net Change In Membership -1
Change In Retention Rate 0.0%
