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ENA Election
About the ENA Election
One of the core privileges of ENA membership is the right to choose who sits on the ENA Board of Directors and Leadership Development and Elections Committee.
Each year, ENA hosts its election for both the board ENA Board of Directors and the ENA Leadership Development and Elections Committee.
Applications for candidates open each spring, accepted candidates are then introduced to the ENA membership during the summer and voting takes place in the early fall. To be eligible to vote, you must be an ENA member in good standing.
The Call for Candidates is Open
The call for 2025 ENA Election candidates is open through noon Central time on April 30.
All candidates are vetted and scored based on a scoring rubric comprised of application materials, competencies and a formal interview process. Candidates are listed on the ballot in ranked order.
Board of Directors Application
Leadership Development and Elections Committee Application
Learn more about the available positions and the scoring rubrics:
ENA Board of Directors
The ENA Board of Directors provides governance and strategic direction for the association to lead the advancement of excellence and innovation in emergency nursing through research, education, resources, advocacy and collaboration.
- 2026 President-Elect (1-year term)
- 2026 Secretary/Treasurer (1-year term)
- Two Directors (3-year term)
ENA Board of Directors Competencies
Board of Directors Self-Assessment Tool
Scoring Rubric:
Completion of application | 20 |
Interview questions based on the competencies | 30 |
Candidate video | 20 |
Total application score | 70 |
Leadership Development & Elections Committee
The ENA Leadership Development and Elections Committee oversees ENA’s annual election. The committee is responsible for developing and ensuring a pipeline of future leaders. The committee reviews applications, vets potential candidates and provides a final slate of qualified candidates to the ENA Board of Directors and membership.
To fill existing positions on the committee, the call is open to Region 2 members who don't have prior ENA Board experience and for a member-at-large with prior ENA Board service.
Leadership Development and Elections Committee Competencies
Leadership Development and Elections Committee Self-Assessment Tool
Scoring Rubric:
Completion of application | 20 |
Interview questions based on the competencies | 25 |
Candidate video | 20 |
Total application score | 65 |
ENA Election Resources
Additional ENA Election resources to help you prepare for your candidacy:
2025 Leadership Development and Elections Committee
If you have any questions regarding ENA's election process, contact a member of the committee below, email Governance@ena.org or call 847.460.4095.