
2025 - 2026 Executive Committee Call for Nominations
The Association of Women Surgeons Nominating Committee is seeking self-nominations to serve as officers on the AWS Executive Committee beginning in October 2024. The officer positions to be elected this fall include: President-Elect, Vice President, and Secretary.
All members who wish to apply for an Executive Council officer position shall submit:
- A Curriculum Vitae
- A personal photograph
- The Candidate Statement should include:
- A detailed outline of her detailed past service the AWS, to include length of membership, attendance at the annual conference, and prior service to the organization
- A description of the qualifications she will bring to the position, including related experience
- An attestation of commitment to completion of the requirements of the position
- Statement of vision for AWS
- The name of a person not serving on the Nominating Committee with good knowledge of the nominee’s leadership skills to serve as a resource and reference.
Nominations deadline is July 10, 2025.
Position Details:
- The office of the President-Elect and Vice President are one-year terms, while the position of Secretary is a two-year term.
- To be considered for the Vice-President position, the nominee must have served as either the Secretary or Treasurer.
- To be considered for the position of President-Elect, the nominee must have served as Vice-President.
- To be considered for a position on the Executive Committee, the nominee must be a regular surgeon member in good standing and have served as a committee chair or liaison previously on Council.
Executive Committee Requiring Vote:
President President-Elect Vice President Secretary
Positions not requiring a Vote:
Treasurer: Heather Yeo, MD (2024-26) Director: Toni Beninato, MD (2024-26) Immediate Past President: T. Salewa Oseni, MD (2025-26) Past President: Kandace McGuire, MD (2025-26) Foundation Chair: Nancy Gantt, MD (2025-26)
We will be utilizing the two-thirds vote of voting members present at the AWS Business Meeting on Friday, October 3 from 12:30 - 1:45 PM Central for the election of the slate. Electronic polling will occur to record the voting of those present. Please feel free to direct any questions or concerns to [email protected].
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