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 two-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?
Under ATA’s Bylaws, all Active members of ATA are eligible to run for elected office. Active members are those who have passed an ATA certification exam or who are established as having achieved professional status through Active Membership Review or through the Credentialed Interpreter recognition 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 Committee are 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 the online 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.