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Election Ballots for the 2026-2027 term AMEC Board of Directors – now open!

The Elections for the AMEC 2026 Board of Directors and Chapter Directors are now open. AMEC seeks nominations from members who are ready to lead and volunteer their experience to make a difference in the work of the organization and industry.

Members are invited to nominate in both Board and Chapter leadership elections, all details can be found below.

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The election process for members

2026-2027 Global Board of Director two-year term vacancies:

  • Full Members: 5 Vacancies
  • Research / Agency Members: 0 Vacancy
  • Associate Members: 4 Vacancies
  • Not for Profit Members: 0 Vacancy
  • Individual Members: 0 Vacancy

2026-2027 Global Chapter Director two-year term vacancies:

  • APAC Chapter: 0 Vacancy
  • European Chapter: 1 Vacancy
  • Latin America: 1 Vacancy
  • MEA Chapter: 1 Vacancy
  • North America Chapter: 1 Vacancy

Important note to nomination and voting process

AMEC Board Elections – members in good standing only can nominate and vote if ballots are called for candidates running in their membership category* – for example, a full member can only nominate or vote for another full member. (*Ballots will be distributed 8 October to members in member categories with vacancies and only reflect candidates in the category).

*Important note to nomination and voting process*

AMEC Board Elections – members can only nominate and vote for candidates if in good standing and for those running in their membership category* – for example, a full member can only nominate or vote for another full member.

AMEC Chapter Elections – chapter nominations are not restricted by membership category but by the operating region; only members operating in the region* can nominate or vote in this election if in good standing.

(*Ballots will be distributed 8 October to members in member and regional categories with vacancies).

Completed nomination and manifesto forms will be posted on the AMEC website. If the number of nominations exceeds the vacancies the vote will go to the ballot and members will be invited to participate in each election.

It is important to secure the support of your peers in your relevant membership category in the AMEC Board election candidates are encouraged to reach out to the stakeholders they intend to represent for support. Member directories can be found here.

Members are invited to nominate in both Board and Chapter leadership elections.

Key Dates for 2026-2027 Board and Chapter Elections

  • Monday 8 September – Notice of AMEC AGM and election details posted on AMEC website.
  • Monday 8 September – Email notification to all active members
  • Monday 6 October – Deadline to submit Nominations and Personal Statement forms.
  • Wednesday 8 October – AMEC announces nominations and open ballots, if required, e.g., if nominations exceed the number of vacancies in each membership category.
  • Wednesday 15 October – Ballot closes (if called)
  • Wednesday 25 November – AMEC AGM – election results ratified and announced.
  • Sunday 1 January 2026 – BOD Two Year Term Commences
  • Thursday 31 December 2027 – BOD Two-Year Term Ends

The vacancy for an elected chapter director to the AMEC Board 2026-2027 is below; procedure and forms can be found HERE

  • European Chapter:              1 Vacancy
  • Latin America Chapter:      1 Vacancy
  • Middle East and Africa’s:   1 Vacancy
  • North American Chapter:  1 Vacancy

AMEC must receive one valid nomination form and completed manifesto using the appropriate branded forms for each election seat by the nomination deadline of MONDAY 6 OCTOBER 2025, midnight in your time zone. Candidates are welcome to run for both Board and Chapter election positions.