Select Page

Find a CBT Therapist

Search through our directory of local clinicians.

Elections

About ABCT

NOW OPEN: 2025 ABCT Election Nomination Submissions

Submit by February 3, 2025

Are you interested in ABCT governance? We are looking for energetic, dedicated, and passionate ABCT members to run for the following two open leadership positions: 

  • ABCT President-Elect (2025-26):
    The ABCT president is the official spokesperson of ABCT and presides over the board of directors and all governance activities. The President-Elect serves for one year prior to taking office as President.
  • Representative-at-Large and liaison to Academic and Professional programs (2025-28):
    The 2025-28 Representative at Large will work closely with an appointed Coordinator to support and oversee the work of the following committees: International Associates; Academic Training & Educational Standards; Research Facilitation, Awards & Recognition; Self Help Book Recommendations; and Dissemination, Implementation, & Community Engagement committees.

To nominate yourself or your colleague for one of these positions, submit the form linked below by Monday, February 3, 2025: 

2025 ABCT Election Nominations Submission Form

Please Note:

  1. Full and Fellow members of ABCT may nominate, vote, and hold office. New Professional, Student, Postbaccalaureate, and Associate members may nominate and vote, but may not hold office.
  2. Any  Full or Fellow members of the Association in good standing shall be eligible for nomination and election to any elective office. 
  3. Our current election system requires each nominee to have at least 10 nominations from current ABCT members, with those nominees with the top 3 nominations making it to the final slate for each elected office. Please review current election guidelines here for more information: ABCT Leadership & Elections Committee Policies and Procedures.
  4. If a nomination is submitted by someone other than the candidate, the nominee must consent to be nominated. 
  5. No candidates may be considered for two positions at the same time. 
2025 ELECTION TIMELINE 
  • Oct 31, 2024: nominations open 
  • Feb 3, 2025: nominations closed 
  • Feb 28, 2025: names of candidates announced 
  • April 1, 2025: voting opens 
  • April 30, 2025: voting closes 
  • May 15th, 2025: winners announced to membership