Nomination Form

Call for Nominations: Board of Directors

HSPA is now accepting nominations for individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. Members of the Board play an integral role in the direction and vision of the Association.

If you are a member and know a member who would be a great contributor to the Board – or if you are interested in serving – please submit a nomination by November 30, 2026.

OPEN POSITIONS:

HSPA will be filling the following leadership positions in 2027:

President-Elect: The President-Elect will serve consecutive one-year terms as President, President-Elect, and Past President

  • President-Elect (2027-2028)
  • President (2028-2029)
  • Past President (2029-2030)

Directors: Three Directors will serve a two-year term (2027-2029)

Qualifications

Each member of the Board of Directors must meet the following minimum requirements while serving.

  • Be an active member* of the Association in good standing for at least one (1) year and must maintain that status throughout his/her term of office.
  • Be employed by a healthcare facility.
  • Hold and maintain CRCST certification throughout his/her term of office.
  • For the office of President-Elect, a candidate must have served on the Board of Directors (eligible list linked below).
List of Eligible President-Elect Candidates

Active members shall be those persons who are performing or managing the functions of decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization and sterile storage of medical instruments or devices in a healthcare facility.

NOMINATION PROCESS

There are FOUR MAIN STEPS to apply to serve on the HSPA Board of Directors:

STEP ONE

Qualified members are nominated or may nominate themselves for a position on the Board of Directors.

STEP TWO

Members will be notified that they have been nominated and will be sent instructions regarding acceptance of the nomination and the next steps.

STEP THREE

Individuals who accept the nomination will be asked to submit information outlining their professional experience and demonstrated activity with the Association. The required information includes:

  • Resume/curriculum vitae, including contact information
  • Two professional letters of reference
  • Board of Directors Application
STEP FOUR

The Nominating Committee will select the nominees to be added to the official ballot.

The election will take place March 8 – March 29, 2027.

Nomination Form


    SECTION ONE
    Nominator Information


    SECTION TWO
    Name of Individual You are Nominating


    SECTION THREE
    OATH

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