Annual Election

Annual Election of Board of Directors

The Call for Candidates is Now Open

APHON President Amy Newman and Immediate Past President Dyane Bunnell share insights into what it’s like to serve on the APHON Board.

APHON Board & Leadership Development Committee Quick Factsheets

Submit your notice of intent by Monday, March 2, 2026.

Preparing your Notice of Intent and Application

Notice of Intent Form

Due: Monday, March 2, 2026

Candidate Application

Due: Monday, March 30, 2026

Serve on the Leadership Development Committee

Timeline of Events

Call for Candidates Timeline

February 2026

APHON members express their interest to serve on the APHON Board by sending in a Notice of Intent.

March 2, 2026

Notice of Intent Forms Due

March 2026

Leadership Development Committee reviews Notice of Intent forms and provides next-step instructions to eligible candidates.

March 30, 2026

Candidate Applications Due

April/May 2026

Leadership Development Committee Candidate Application Review Period

Candidate Interviews are scheduled

Candidates are slated

June/July 2026

APHON Elections are held, validated, and announced

September 2026

Newly elected candidates are invited to attend the APHON Board meeting to observe, held at the APHON Annual Conference in Memphis, TN.

Installation of the 2026-2027 APHON Board of Directors

Leadership Development Committee Member Selection Timeline

February/March 2026

APHON members express interest to serve on the Leadership Development committee.

March 30, 2026

LDC Interest Forms Due

April/May 2026

LDC reviews all committee member submissions for consideration.

June 2026

LDC presents its recommendation of LDC members to the APHON board.

September 2026

LDC 2026-2027 term begins.

Have Questions about APHON’s Election Process?

In 2024, the Nominating Committee transitioned to serving as the Leadership Development Committee, a change instituted as part of the 2023 bylaws amendments. This reflects our commitment to fostering leadership and ensuring that our board is composed of individuals who are not only deeply committed to our mission but also bring a wealth of experience and insight to the table.

In 2027, there will be 3 board vacancies for the roles of Treasurer and two Directors-at-Large. If you would like to be considered as a candidate or nominate a candidate for a future open position on the APHON Board, please respond to the call for candidates that will take place in Q1 2027.