Elections for 2027 Leadership

Date of Elections The elections will be held virtually during the AIA CA Annual Board of Directors meeting on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Open Positions	Term(s)	Description
First Vice President/President-Elect	2027	Position Description
Vice President (2 Positions)	2027-2028	Position Description
Vice President (Emerging Professional)	2027-2028	Position Description
Vice President of CA CACE	2027	Position Description
Emerging Professional North	2027-2028	Position Description
Emerging Professional South	2027	Position Description

Note: As part of AIA California’s new governance structure, a staggered election cycle is being implemented. Members will vote for either a one-year term or two-year term for this election cycle. Disclaimer No member of the AIA CA Executive Committee shall engage in the endorsement, sponsorship, or nomination of any candidate for AIA CA. Important Dates

August 12, 2026	Call for Nominations posted
September 10, 2026	Nominations and candidate materials due (photos, bio, philosophies for all positions)
September 17, 2026	Post list of nominees (all positions) on the AIA CA website and Relevance newsletter
November 13, 2026	Additional nominations (if any) from the floor accepted during the AIA CA Annual Board of Directors Meeting

Candidate Process:

• Interested candidates should complete and submit, via the Submittable platform, the on-line the nomination form and include the following:
  1. Nomination letter
  2. Supporting letter(s) (optional)
  3. Professional biography of 100 words or less
  4. Candidate statement of 200 words or less
  5. Professional headshot (graphic file)*

 Elections Procedure:

• The nominees for the 2027 open positions will be certified by the AIA CA Procedures and Documents Committee.
• Qualifying nomination packages will be forwarded to AIA CA Communications for publication on the AIA CA website and in the newsletter.
• The election for all open positions will be held during the AIA CA Annual Board of Directors Meeting on November 13, 2026.
• Candidates for all offices will give a speech, not to exceed 3 minutes in length.
• Statements of background and philosophy will be included in the agenda packet for the AIA CA Board of Directors Meeting being held on November 13, 2026.

For more information on the roles and responsibilities of the open positions, please contact Nicki Dennis Stephens at NDennis@aiacalifornia.org.