Annual Election of Board of Directors
The Call for Candidates is Now Open
The APHON Leadership Development Committee is focused on identifying the future leaders of APHON and supporting members to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience to be effective leaders. APHON strives to ensure that the entire membership community is represented by the Board of Directors.
In 2026, APHON will hold a slated election for four board seats to serve from 2026-2029 for the roles of President-Elect, Secretary and two Directors-at-large.
Our organization is best served when we have diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences at the board table. Based on the current composition of the board, please read on to learn the type of candidates the committee is seeking in this nomination cycle.
APHON Board & Leadership Development Committee Quick Factsheets
Submit your notice of intent by Monday, March 2, 2026.
Preparing your Notice of Intent and Application
You might be wondering what you might need to prepare for this year’s election process; here is a high-level view of the information APHON is seeking.
Before submitting your notice of intent form, be sure to:
- Review the quick factsheet for the board position you are interested in.
- View the video: What it’s like serving on the APHON Board
- View the video: The Future and Vision of AMCs
Notice of Intent Form
- Expression of interest for a specific board position
- Candidate contact information
- APHON membership verification
- Board service interest statement (200 words/1300 characters)
Due: Monday, March 2, 2026
Candidate Application
- Candidate contact information
- Candidate headshot/photo
- Practice demographic questions
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume
- Candidate statement position (250 words/1500 characters)
- Two reference letters submitted separately via a link
- Candidate consent statement
Due: Monday, March 30, 2026
Timeline of Events
Call for Candidates Timeline
APHON members express their interest to serve on the APHON Board by sending in a Notice of Intent.
Notice of Intent Forms Due
Leadership Development Committee reviews Notice of Intent forms and provides next-step instructions to eligible candidates.
Candidate Applications Due
Leadership Development Committee Candidate Application Review Period
Candidate Interviews are scheduled
Candidates are slated
APHON Elections are held, validated, and announced
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
APHON members express interest to serve on the Leadership Development committee.
LDC Interest Forms Due
LDC reviews all committee member submissions for consideration.
LDC presents its recommendation of LDC members to the APHON board.
LDC 2026-2027 term begins.