CPDD PRESIDENT-ELECT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS

Nominations are now open for the 2027 election of President-Elect and the Board of Directors. Nominations will commence immediately and close at 5:00 PM CST on Wednesday, December 1, 2026.  All Charter Fellows, Fellows, Regular Members and Associate Members are eligible to nominate.

Your nominations will be evaluated by the Nominating Committee, which will then formulate a slate of candidates. Members of the Nominating Committee are not eligible for election.

We are accepting Nominations for the following positions:


President-Elect 
President-Elect nominees must be a current member of the Board of Directors or have been a Board member or an officer within the last six years. A list of eligible candidates can be accessed here. Only those on the linked eligibility list can be nominated for President-Elect. The candidate who is elected will assume the office of President-Elect, and then President, and Past-President immediately following the Annual Scientific Meetings in June of 2027, 2028, and 2029, respectively.

Board of Directors

This is an outstanding way to serve the College and further its interests.  There are 4 BOD positions to fill.  Please consider nominating candidates who have served the College on committees and regularly attend the Annual Scientific Meeting. Those elected will begin a 4-year term immediately following the Annual Scientific Meeting in June of 2027. Except under unusual circumstances, nominees are Members of the College.

Nominees for the CPDD Board of Directors are selected to ensure that the Board reflects the broad scientific interests of its constituency.  Accordingly, we encourage all members with an interest in serving to apply.

Former members of the Board of Directors who wish to be nominated must wait a minimum of three years since they last served on the Board.

All nominations must include:

  • A short biographical sketch written in the thif person highlighting past leadership experience and prior CPDD service (250 words maximum; if you are nominating someone else, please obtain from the nominee)
  • Full mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address
  • Indicate the nomination position of President-Elect or Board of Directors
  • For Board of Directors nominations, area of expertise should also be indicated
  • Be sure to confirm that your nominee is willing to be a candidate and to serve, if elected

Nominations must be received via the online process only and due by 5 PM CST on Wednesday, December 1, 2026.

Click here to login with your CPDD Member Info and begin the nomination process.