The 2025 Board of Directors Election and the Wound Management Special Interest Group Elections Have Begun (07/22/2025)!
The ACEWM Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for Vice President and a Nominating Committee Member. The Wound Management Special Interest Group (WMSIG) Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for WMSIG Chair and WMSIG Secretary. To learn more about the open positions and to gain access to the nomination links, please use the button below:
2025 Elections Info & Nomination Forms
To reach your Nominating Committee with any questions or comments please email the below persons.
ACEWM Nominating Committee:
Chair: Tami Bonebrake - tami.bonebrake@ihs.gov
Member: Amy Bala - abala@govst.edu
Member: Sarah Murnane - smurnane5025@gmail.com
WMSIG Nominating Committee:
Chair: Maureen Watkins - m.watkins@northeastern.edu
GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION AND IMMEDIATE OPEN POSITIONS
The members of the Board of Directors are divided into three classes for election purposes. The first class includes the President, the second class includes the Vice President, and the third class includes the Secretary and Treasurer. Additionally, a new Nominating Committee Member is elected each year. Each term lasts for three years.
Board of Directors Election Timeline
1. June - September:
- Call for Nominations published in June Newsletter.
- Receive nominations July, August, and early September.
- September 15 is the last day to submit nominations.
2. October:
- Election begins October 1st.
- Election Ends October 31st.
3. November 15:
- Candidates notified of election results.
4. December:
- New officers announced in December newsletter.
5. January/February
- New officers installed at the Annual Business meeting in conjunction with CSM.
To reach your Nominating Committee with any questions or comments please email the below persons.
Nominating Committee:
Chair: Tami Bonebrake - tami.bonebrake@ihs.gov
Member: Amy Bala - abala@govst.edu
Member: Sarah Murnane - smurnane5025@gmail.com
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Election Timeline:
Each SIG has its own election process, so be sure to review the details below and take an active role in shaping the future of your professional community.
1. BPA SIG:
The BPA SIG will begin taking nominations for vacant positions during their CSM meeting and will continue through April 15th, 2025. Reach out to Tom Nolan, BPA Nominating Committee Chair for questions. The following positions are open for nominations:
- Vice-Chair
- Financial Officer
- At-Large Officer
2. EDX SIG:
The EDX SIG will be taking nominations for the following positions:
- Vice Chair
- Financial Officer
- At-Large Officer
Please reach out to Nancy Mansell, EDX Nominating Committee Chair for questions.
3. NMSKUS SIG:
The NMSKUS SIG will be taking nominations for the following positions:
- Vice Chair
- At-Large Officer
Please reach out to Beshoy Ghaly, NMSKUS Nominating Committee Chair for questions.
4. WM SIG:
The Wound Management SIG has a different election cycle. They will start accepting nominations July 1st. Please reach out to Maureen Watkins, WM SIG Nominating Committee Chair for questions.
Immediate Open Positions
Please consider volunteering for one of our currently open Academy positions or talk with someone that would be a great fit. Any of the following positions will be appointed by the Board and will be up for election in the regular election cycle for that position. If you have any questions, please email Christie, Executive Director, at ckrueger@orthopt.org. Thank you!
- Communications Chair - see description by clicking HERE.
- Membership Chair/Co-Chairs – seeking one or two individuals to serve as Membership Chair(s) for the Academy. 3-year term. Primary responsibilities include building a Membership Committee to focus on member recruitment, retention and appreciation activities. Would attend monthly Academy meetings.
- Research Committee Chair - see description by clicking HERE.
PDF Application
Contact info@acewm.org if interested, or with any questions.
