APS invites nominations and self-nominations from APS Professional Members for the officer positions of Vice President and Councilor-at-Large and APS Council. APS welcomes nominees from academia, industry, government, or other demographic segments within APS.
Desired Competencies and Backgrounds For Nominees
APS Council is responsible for the overall policy and direction of the Society. Prospective candidates and nominators are encouraged to review the strategic initiatives and priority objectives of APS to understand future directions for APS Council activities. Desired competencies include (but are not limited to):
Proven leadership skills
Ability to think strategically and analytically and to effectively communicate thoughts and the reasons for them.
Possession of earned respect of other key stakeholder group members.
The ability to work well with others as a member of a collaborative group with group decision-making authority and an understanding of APS Council's fiduciary duties of loyalty, care, and obedience.
Demonstrated understanding of the differences between "oversight" and "supervision".
Earned reputation for emotional maturity, personal integrity, and honesty.
A demonstrated familiarity with the scientific breadth and frontiers as well as the community of stakeholders in the field of plant pathology.
Nomination Guidelines and Timeline
All nominees are expected to maintain the highest professional standards of scientific objectivity, dispassion, ethical conduct, and comply with the APS Code of Conduct. Prior to nominating, review the APS Vision and Strategic Goals and roles and responsibilities for the positions of vice president and councilor-at-large.
Note if you are nominating another individual, please ensure that they are interested and willing to be nominated for the position before submitting the nomination.
Nominations for 2025 election are closed. APS Officer election will take place in May.
2024-2025 Timeline
December 1:
Deadline for VP and CAL nominations
December 2-18: Nominations Committee reviews nominations and selects nominees to move onto Council application stage.
January 17: Candidate application form deadline.
January 18 - February 7: Nominations Committee reviews applications and finalizes slate of candidates for the 2025 election.
February 26: Nominations Chair presents 2025 slate of candidates to APS Council. Following call, candidates are notified who will be on the election ballot by the Nominations Chair.
May 2-29: Voting is open (eligible APS voting members receive an electronic ballot). Candidate featured article in May Phytopathology News.
June 5: Elected officers announced in June Phytopathology News.
August 6, 2025: Elected officers assume their roles on APS Council.
