Nominations for 2026-2027 Board of Directors Slate

To achieve continued growth and success, Sports ETA requires strong leadership from our dynamic members. Board members serve as representatives of Sports ETA's 800+ member organizations and help guide the future direction of the Association. 

The Nominating Committee is accepting applications for eight (8) open positions on the Sports ETA Board of Directors. The open positions include:

  • Executive Committee – Secretary / Treasurer
     
  • Four (4) Directors representing the Sports ETA Destination category serving a three-year term expiring June 2029.
     
  • One (1) Director representing the Sports ETA Industry Partner category serving a three-year term expiring June 2029.
     
  • Two (2) Directors representing the Sports ETA Rights Holder category serving a three-year term expiring June 2029.
     

    SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY!

The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

RECOMMEND AN INDUSTRY COLLEAGUE

Not ready to join our board just yet? That’s okay! Perhaps there a member who stands out to you as a leader, someone who could help drive Sports ETA’s success? Now’s your opportunity to recognize their potential by nominating them for a position on the Board of Directors!

When you submit a nomination, the nominee will receive an email letting them know they’ve been recognized for their leadership qualities and encouraged to apply for the board. Please note, a nomination alone doesn’t guarantee a spot on the ballot; all nominees will need to complete a formal board application, which will be included in their email notification.

Take an active role in shaping the future of Sports ETA—and nominate a potential leader today!

    Nominate an Industry Colleague Today!

NOMINATIING PROCESS

Step 1

All Sports ETA members are invited to apply for a position and/or suggest potential candidates for consideration by the Nominating Committee. Applicants considered must embody the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and ethics, and are committed to advancing the sports events and tourism industry. 

In evaluating candidates for nomination as a director, the Nominating Committee thoroughly reviews each application received and considers criteria including the candidate’s experience and engagement with the association, previous board experience, diversity including age, gender, ethnicity, race, disabilities, and geography, understanding and forward thinking as it relates to the association’s mission, vision, and values, ability to think strategically, articulate a point-of-view, assess financial viability, identify strategic opportunities, and monitor risk. Current or prior C-level experience is preferred. View board of directors job description.

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Step 2

Candidates selected to move forward in the nomination process, will be contacted to set up a phone interview with the Nominating Committee. Phone interviews will last approximately 20 minutes.                                     

Step 3

The Nominating Committee will then recommend a qualified applicant for each position to present to the full Board of Directors. Nominees will be notified by a member of the Nominating Committee regardless of their selection to the final slate.

Step 4

The person(s) selected will then be nominated and put forth before the membership, for a general membership vote during the 2026 Annual General Membership Meeting on April 22, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the Sports ETA Annual Symposium.

Step 5

The new board term begins July 1, 2026.

TIMELINE

*Subject to change

  • Friday, December 19 – Nomination Portal Opens
  • Sunday, February 8 @ 11:59 PM PST – Nomination Portal Closes
  • Monday, February 9 - Wednesday, February 18 - Review Applications and Schedule Interviews
  • Monday, February 23 – Friday, March 6 – Interviews Take Place
  • Friday, March 13 – Slate finalized
  • Tuesday, March 17 – Proposed Slate presented to Board of Directors
  • Wednesday, March 18 – Friday, March 20 – All interviewees are notified of selection
  • Wednesday, April 22– Vote to approve proposed slate during the Annual General Membership Meeting in Las Vegas, NV.

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