Elections Information
Every August, RWA conducts an annual election of the Board of
Directors. (The Board year begins on September 1 and ends August 31.)
Important Dates and Candidate Requirements
Members interested in running for a Board position must declare their intent to run, in writing, by June 28, 2023. Declarations or questions on running for the Board of Directors may be sent to elections@rwa.org.
Required candidate documentation:
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signed Election Certification Form;
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biography of not more than 100 words;
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a photograph (optional);
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proof of credentials (proof of serious pursuit of a writing
career—PRO or Golden Heart entry; if claim publication, then must submit
copyright information on an Eligible Novel or proof of RITA entry.
Other proof required of President-Elect and Treasurer candidates.); and
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a current signed Director Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form.
Required documentation must be submitted by July 5, 2023.
On August 2, 2023, the RWA election coordinator, Survey
& Ballot Systems, will send eligible members their voting
information. Please make sure to white list noreply@directvote.net
to ensure the elections email arrives safely in your email inbox. If
you do not receive your election email by August 3, 2023, please contact
support@directvote.net.
Election results are announced August 18, 2023, and the Board takes office on September 1.