The 2026 Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is pleased to announce the call for nominations from ATA’s membership to fill the following positions:
- Treasurer (one position for a one-year term)
- Director (three positions, each for a three-year term)
The elections will be held online. Voting members will be sent their proxy voting information in early October.
Who Is Eligible to be Nominated?
UnderÌýATA’s Bylaws, all Active members of ATA are eligible to run for elected office. ActiveÌýmembers are those who have passed an ATA certification exam or who are established as having achieved professional status throughÌýActive Membership ReviewÌýor through theÌýCredentialed InterpreterÌýrecognition process.
Active members must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. Other member categories are not eligible to serve as officers or directors. However, any member may submit a nomination.
Members of the Nominating and Leadership Development CommitteeÌýare not eligible to run for elected office.
Submitting Your Nomination
Any ATA member may submit a nomination. Self-nominations are also permitted and encouraged.
Members may make a nomination using theÌýonline form on the elections page. Nominations should be submitted as early as possible so the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee can fully consider proposed candidates.