Elections
Elections are held in the summer, with results announced at the NAGW member meeting. Odd-numbered region board positions are up for election in odd-numbered years, even-numbered region board positions are up for election in even-numbered years. If you have any questions regarding the election process, email [email protected].
Board Member Requirements
Board member positions are a two-year term starting on Nov 1 in the year you are elected. Board members are expected to do the following:
- Maintain your NAGW membership
- Participate in virtual meetings (one to two hours every two weeks—currently scheduled on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. CDT)
- Note: Each board member incurs long distance charges however a VoIP toll-free option is available.
- Attend two formal meetings every year at conference site (one pre-conference planning session and one at the NAGW annual conference)
- Work on tasks relating to NAGW business, usually as a member of at least two committees
- Attend the annual NAGW Conference (no conference registration charge for Board members)
2025 Election Timeline
- Nominations accepted: Monday, July 21st - Friday, August 8th
- Review and certify nominations: Monday , August 11th - Friday, August 15th
- Member voting: Monday, August 18th - Friday, August 29th
- Annual members meeting: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Elected Regions and At Large Positions 2025
Board members in three NAGW regions and one at-large position are up for election in 2025. View the region map.
The positions up for election are:
- Midwest (1)
Current Director: Vacant - Northeast (3)
Current Director: Rene Tuttle
Not seeking re-election - South (5)
Current Director: Jennifer Chapman - Mountain (7)
Current Director: Dave Seabeck - At-Large 1
Current Director: Chris Coleman
How to Apply
All nominations and required materials must be submitted by Friday, August 8, 2025. NAGW members will vote online between August 18 - August 29.
Step 1 - Submit Nomination
Nominations must be made in writing and emailed to the board secretary at [email protected] or mailed to:
Debbie Deacy ([email protected])
Web Services Manager
DuPage County
421 N. County Farm Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Include the region name and position in your nomination letter. Any current full voting member may nominate any full voting member, including themselves, for the position of director.
Step 2 - Submit Nominee Questionnaire, Two Letters of Reference, Photo/Bio
Complete the NAGW board nominee questionnaire before the nomination due date. Submit a candidate photo (png, jpg, or gif / no larger than 2 MB) and two letters of reference (txt, rtf, pdf, doc, or docx / no larger than 2 MB each) via the questionnaire.
