Board Nominations

Each year, the ACS Nominating Committee seeks nominations of cheese industry professionals to serve in leadership positions on the ACS Board of Directors. ACS values and seeks diverse leadership as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, and professional level. We seek leaders from all types and sizes of eligible organizations. The number of slots available and category of nominees sought is announced each year in advance of the nominating period. Review the eligibility requirements here.

In 2024 the Nominating Committee is seeking to fill 2 positions in 2 categories:

1 PRODUCER MEMBER

The Producer category is for cheesemakers only—individuals and companies involved in the production of cheese and dairy products. Learn more.

1 TRADE AFFILIATE MEMBER

The Trade Affiliate membership is for individuals and companies involved in the distribution and marketing of cheese and/or cheese-related products—retailers,
foodservice/restaurateurs, distributors, suppliers, writers/PR, educators, affineurs and technical members.

Nomination form requires the following information:

  • Nominator Contact Information
  • Nominator Statement of Support
  • Nominee Contact Information
  • Nominee General Qualifications (includes ACS membership status and ACS certifications)
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation in Support of Nominee

Submit your Nomination Here

Voting

ACS members with voting privileges will receive an email ballot in May.

Election process & deadlines

Below are the key dates and activities that make up the election process.

  • January: Call for Nominations announced via email and on the ACS website and social media channels
  • February 29: Deadline for Nominations
  • March: Nominating Committee contacts all nominees to explain next steps and conduct interviews
  • April: Nominating Committee recommends slate of Candidates for Board approval
  • April: Candidates must submit a photo, brief biography, and statement of intent to the ACS office
  • May: ACS members with voting privileges will receive an online ballot, and will be asked to select candidates. (Note: additional reminders to vote will be sent to those who have not yet voted up until the deadline.)
  • June: Election closes, the candidate(s) who receive the most votes will be elected
  • June: Candidates will be notified of results within two weeks of close of elections
  • At Annual ACS Conference: New Board members will be introduced at the ACS Business Meeting/Lunch at the Annual Conference