AONL Board Election & Nominations
Call for Appointed Board Applications! Deadline Sept. 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CT
The Nominations Committee is seeking nominations from emerging leaders and directors to fill two appointed positions on the AONL Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and concluding Dec. 31, 2027.
AONL created the appointed positions to bring in unique perspectives and expertise, complementing the skills and experience of our elected Board members.
This year, we are looking for:
• Experienced Nurse Leaders with director-level or executive director-level experience or a comparable scope of influence. Two years of AONL membership required. Prior governance experience preferred.
• Emerging Leaders with fewer than 10 years of nursing leadership experience. Two years of AONL membership required. Prior governance experience preferred.
How to Apply?
• Review the Appointed Position Description to ensure your nomination meets all requirements and you understand the required time commitment.
• Complete the Nomination Application by Sept. 19, 2025.
Application Evaluation Tool
The Nominations Committee will score your application using the nine indicators listed in the evaluation tool.
Key Dates
• Sept. 19: Application Deadline
• Oct. 14-15: Interviews with Nominations Committee
• Nov. 13: AONL Board of Directors Approves Appointed Slate
2026 Board of Director Meetings
• Feb. 2-3: Board Retreat, Nashville, Tenn.
• March 28: Board Huddle at AONL 2026, Chicago
• May 30-31: Board Meeting, Washington, D.C.
• Nov. 3-5: AONL Affiliate and Board Meeting, Chicago.
Questions?
Please contact us with any questions.
