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BPIA 2026 ELECTIONS CYCLE - Announcements



BPIA Virtual Candidate Meet & Greet 

Friday, November 21, 2025 

6:00pm 8:00pm EDT 

REGISTER HERE

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9794618227


  • Read the Candidate Bios Book and Statements of Interest HERE. 
  • The Meet & Greet will be recorded and the link will be updated here when available.
  • For questions email governance@iabpia.org

2026 Elections Process Overview

Oversight
  • The elections process is overseen by the BPIA Governance Committee
  • Per our bylaws, BPIA holds elections for all leadership positions annually

Terms and Eligibility
  • The term of all roles runs January–December
  • All candidates completed an eligibility and suitability review
Voting
  • General Body members vote only for the Board of Directors
  • Committee leadership and advisory council roles are elected exclusively by the Board of Directors
  • All Board of Directors and Committee Leadership are invited to participate in the candidate meet & greet
  • Only active General Body members (registered on iabpia.org) may participate in elections
  • Ballots are sent via our WildApricot voting system, so you must be active in the system to receive it
  • Voting goes live immediately following today’s meeting
  • Candidates may campaign and share campaign flyers
Timeline
  • Nov 21 — Voting Opens
  • Nov 28 — Voting Closes
  • Dec 6 — Election results announced at the BPIA Annual Meeting

Support

  • For any voting questions, challenges, or access issues, email governance@iabpia.org
  • All election and candidate materials are available at iabpia.org/2026-elections



KEY DATES

  • Oct. 9: Interest Meeting: Board of Directors and Leadership (Register Here) 
  • Oct. 10 - Nov 7: Board Nominations Application Open 
  • Nov. 7: Board Nominations Application Deadline 
  • Nov 21: Virtual Candidate Meet & Greet Register Here (View Candidate Bio Book here)
  • Nov 21-26: Elections Voting Period 
  • Dec 1: Candidates Notified of Results 
  • Dec 6: Results announced during BPIA Annual Meeting 

FAQ 


 QUESTION ANSWER
 Do I have to be a BPIA member to run for a BPIA leadership role?  Yes.
 What roles are available?  All BPIA leadership roles are open for elections. To see the listing of Board and Committee chair roles, please view the interest meeting powerpoint. 
 What are the requirements to run for a position?  All requirements are listed in the Prospective Candidate Memo. 
 Is there an age limit to who can run? No. 
 How long is the term of each position?  All BPIA leadership positions run for one calendar year (from January-December) 
 Can I run for multiple roles?  No, only one. 
 Can I run for a Board of Director role and a Committee Chair role?  Yes.  
Can I run for the Board of Directors if I have been a member less than 6 months?  No. Candidates running for board of director roles must be a member for at least 6 months. 
 Is it required that I serve as a Committee Chair to serve on the BPIA Board of Directors?  Not required but suggested. 

Is there a minimum professional experience requirement to serve on BPIA leadership?

No, however, demonstrated leadership and professional experience is strongly suggested.
 How do we get selected? Board of Directors (Voting and Non-Voting are elected by the BPIA General Body). Committee chairs are voted on by the incoming board of directors. 
 Who do I contact if I have questions? Email goverance@iabpia.org.  
 Can I nominate someone else for a role.  It is advised to encourage them to submit the nomination form themselves (as the form gets specific) 
 Can I serve on the elections committee and run for a role? Yes, but candidates must opt out of any vetting that includes them. 
 How many years can I hold a position?  There is no term limit, as long as the individual is elected by vote. 


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