Announcement of Elections
The NACE National Nominations and Elections Committee announces that elections for the 2027 National Board of Directors will take place at the NACE Experience Conference to be held August 2-4, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chapters and At-Large members will select delegates to vote in the election. Election results will be announced at the conference and board members will take office on January 1, 2026.
Leadership Opportunities Video
Watch the video below to learn more about National Board leadership opportunities and how to run for the board.
Positions Open for Election
- President Elect (One-year term)
- Vice President (One-year term)
- Secretary/Treasurer (One-year term)
- CLC Director (Two-year term)
- Director At-Large (Two-year term, one seat available)
Timeline
- April 29, 2026 - Nominations open. Nominees will be posted to this page as eligibility is confirmed.
- May 29, 2026 - Nominations Close
- June 3, 2026 - Final list of candidates announced to membership
- July 3, 2026 - Delegate lists due from chapters
- July - Member and Delegate Engagement by Candidates
- July 20, 2026 - Deadline for Delegates to assign proxy votes
- August 2-4, 2026 - Experience Conference - Meet the Candidates, Town Hall, Candidate Q&A and Elections
- Fall 2026 - 2027 board onboarding, orientation and transition
- Fall 2026 - Board retreat (2026 & 2027 board members).
- January 1, 2027 - Board Terms begin
Important Links
Links For Potential Nominees/Candidates
- Nomination Information Package - This document contains the information needed to submit a nomination.
- Nomination Form - OPENS APRIL 29, 2026
- NACE National Conflict of Interest Policy
Links For Chapter Leaders
- Chapter Leader Guide to National Board Elections - This document helps chapters and chapter delegates fulfill their roles and responsibilities in the National Board election process.
- Experience Conference Attendance Policy - Requirements for each chapter to send a representative from the chapter's leadership team to the Experience Conference.
- Chapter Delegate Allocations - Coming Soon - Per NACE Bylaws, Chapter Delegates will calculated using membership data as of May 15.
- Delegate Submission Form for Chapters - Coming Soon - Chapters must compete their delegate submission forms by July 3 at 5:00 PM EDT.
- Delegate Proxy Form - Chapters must submit any proxy forms by July 20 at 5:00 PM EDT.
Links for Delegates
- Delegate Requirements and Expectations
- Delegate Orientation Video - Coming Soon
Questions?
For more information, please contact elections@nace.net.