Dear ASTE members,
 
Nominations for this year’s elections are being accepted now through March 15, 2026. The ASTE Elections Committee would like to announce the call for nominations for the following elected positions that will be on the 2026 ballot (number of available positions in parentheses): 

• President-Elect (1)
• At-Large Board Members (2) 
  • NOTE: All At-Large Board Members are appointed to serve as chair/co-chair of an ASTE Committee. Upcoming vacancies include: Publications Committee Co-Chair and Conference Planning Committee Chair.
• Elections Committee Members (2)
• Graduate Student Board Member (1) 
  • Note: This individual will co-Chair the Membership & Participation Committee

The following information should be submitted while logged in through the ASTE website under the “Member Resources” dropdown menu (>> Elections & Nominations >> 2026 Nomination Form) and include the following information in the 2026 nomination form:

• Name of nominee
• Position for which the person is being nominated
• Nominee email address

All nominees will be notified via email asking to accept or decline the nomination. If the nomination is accepted, the nominee will need to submit their materials by the April 1, 2026 deadline. These materials will be evaluated using the Elections Committee Rubric found on the ASTE website on the Elections committee page here.

For more information about the elected positions and their associated responsibilities, please refer to this overview document and the ASTE Standard Operating Procedures. Please also contact the Elections Committee chair if you have any questions or would like additional information.

We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Julianne Wenner, Elections Committee Chair
Holly Plank, Elections Committee Co-Chair
Daniel Alston, Elections Committee Member
Melanie Kinskey, Elections Committee Member
Ryan Summers, Elections Committee Member