ACA Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 Board of Directors

The ACA Board of Directors is comprised of passionate, active cidery owners – large and small – who are committed to shaping the future of the organization and the greater cider industry. If you’d like to be part of that and are ready to lend your voice, ideas, and leadership to this important work, now’s your chance!

The American Cider Association (ACA) has six seats open for election on our Board of Directors in 2026. The available positions are as follows:

• 1 Large Cidery Seat
• 1 Regional Chair – Mountain West
• 1 Regional Chair – Northwest
• 1 Regional Chair – Midwest
• 2 At-Large Seats

Our annual nomination window is now open, and we want to hear from you!

Election Details

Elections will be conducted electronically during CiderCon® 2026, taking place in Providence, Rhode Island, from February 3-5. All U.S. member cideries are eligible to vote, with each cidery having one vote. Primary cidery contacts will receive an email on February 3 inviting them to vote for board members.

While previous volunteer experience with the ACA is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged for those considering a run for office.

Application and Eligibility

Here are the specifics for those interested in applying:

• Eligibility: Positions are open to any active ACA member cidery in the U.S., regardless of size, excluding the Large Cidery Seat which must be filled by a cidery making 1,000,000+ gallons annually.
• Application Deadline: December 19, 2025.
• Candidacy Requirements: You must be a permanent employee of a bonded cidery producing cider in the U.S.
• Term Duration: Each term lasts for three years.

Please be aware that incumbents may be running for re-election. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline, and qualified candidates will receive further instructions on the board election process.

Need More Information?

For any questions regarding board service, feel free to reach out to ACA CEO Monica Cohen at monica@ciderassociation.org to schedule a meeting.

To submit your nomination by the December 19 deadline, please complete the self-nomination form. We look forward to your contributions and are excited to see the future leaders of our industry step forward!