Become a member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association

Applicants for membership in the Professional Outdoor Media Association select a classification of membership and must meet specific criteria to qualify for the membership selected.

• Are you an individual who wants to join POMA to promote yourself and the work you do, and connect with industry companies and organizations to create content? If so, complete the appropriate individual application.
• Are you a company or organization that wants to join POMA to promote your business, and connect with the journalists who tell the outdoor story? If so, complete our Corporate Partner application.

Applicants may qualify as the following:

• Voting Media. A Voting Member shall be one who is compensated (goods, monetary, etc.) to produce, distribute, and/or edit outdoor information regularly to the public through books, electronic media (including podcasts, social media, website content director, artist, or designer), magazines, newspapers, photography (including film, video, or still), or other suitable media – Annual Dues $200
• Associate Media. If a person does not qualify to be a Voting Member, they can still apply to be an Associate Media Member if they demonstrate a strong interest in outdoor communications and have the potential for becoming a Voting Member. Renewing Associates may also apply for full Voting Media Membership provided they have met the qualifications. – Annual Dues $200
• Retired Media. Former Voting Media member that worked within the outdoor industry as a communicator and have retired. – Annual Dues $100
• Student. Student members are 18 - 25 years of age who are interested in pursuing professional development in content creation with a focus compatible with POMA’s Mission Statement. Students ages 16 - 17 can apply with written permission of a parent or guardian. – Annual Dues $50
• Corporate Partner. A Corporate Partner is a company, organization, tourism agency, advertising or public relations agency*, or relevant government agency such as natural resource agencies that have an interest in the outdoors and support the goals, philosophies and programs of POMA. *Public relations agencies must complete an application and pay the corporate partner fee for each company they will promote to POMA members. – Annual Dues $500

Memberships and dues are for the period of one year from application date and renew annually. Quarterly and monthly payment options are available on request. Please contact us for details.

All applications require approval by the Board of Directors.

APPLICANTS AGREE TO ABIDE BY AND SUPPORT POMA'S MISSION STATEMENT, IRREVOCABLE CHARTER & BYLAWS - An applicant’s signature signifies agreement to and support of the Mission Statement, Irrevocable Charter, Bylaws and other principles and goals of POMA.

CANCELLATION - As is the case with most membership organizations, membership fees/dues are non-refundable. If your initial membership application is not approved by the board of directors, a full refund will be issued.

ASSISTANCE WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS - If you need assistance with the application process or have questions, contact POMA or call 814-201-7432.