Beyond celebrating excellence in music and the recording arts and sciences at the annual GRAMMY Awards, Recording Academy members have the opportunity to serve their local Chapter's music community year-round.
The annual Chapter Board Elections are a pivotal moment for members to act on their commitment to their local community and across the wider music industry. With each vote, members can ensure the Recording Academy's leadership body mirrors the various genres, professions, and backgrounds of their fellow creators. Their voice and active participation make an impact on the future of their Chapter and the Recording Academy at large.
Before voting opens Friday, March 24, here's everything you need to know about the Recording Academy's 2023 Chapter Board Elections.
When are the 2023 Chapter Board Elections?
Chapter Board Elections are typically held each spring. The 2023 elections are open from Friday, March 24, at 8 a.m. local time through Thursday, March 30, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Who is eligible to vote in the Chapter Board Elections?
All Voting and Professional Members of the Recording Academy are eligible to vote in their respective Chapter Board Elections.
What are the Chapter Boards?
The Recording Academy's membership is organized into 12 Chapters nationwide. Each Chapter has a local Board of Governors that collaborates with the Chapter President and Academy staff on local programming and Academy initiatives.
Who serves on the Chapter Boards?
Each Chapter Board is composed of Recording Academy members who are elected to various positions, including Chapter Governors, Chapter Officers, and Trustees.
How do Chapter Board Elections work?
During Chapter Board Elections, members of the Academy are eligible to vote for certain positions depending on their current membership designation and leadership involvement.
Below is a detailed breakdown explaining how Chapter Boards Elections work:
*Graphic explaining the Recording Academy's 2023 Chapter Board Elections process*
Why is voting in the Chapter Board Elections important?
Your vote helps ensure a diverse, inclusive and representative Board.
As demonstrated by the Recording Academy’s richly diverse 2022 New Member Class, the Academy is committed to cultivating a true sense of belonging that embraces all communities, musical influences and crafts that power the music industry. Members have an opportunity to elect leaders that reflect that inclusivity.
After all, Chapter Boards serve the needs and aspirations of our vastly diverse music community and ensure the policies and procedures put in place by the Academy represent the values of all members.
Your vote makes a difference.
Voting in Chapter Board Elections is an opportunity to elect members to your Chapter's leadership who will help drive the Recording Academy and our music communities forward.
Voting is a right and a responsibility for all members.
While we love hearing creators' voices on stage and on recordings, it's our responsibility to listen to their concerns, ideas and recommendations in order to keep our Academy and our industry evolving.
Your vote is your voice.
As a member of the Recording Academy, your vote is tremendously valued and influential; it represents your concerns and priorities, carries weight, and impacts your Chapter’s goals and operations.
How can I vote in the Chapter Board Elections?
When the Chapter Board Elections open on Friday, March 24, at 8 a.m. local time, Voting and Professional Members will receive an email from the Recording Academy with a direct, unique link to their online ballot and a unique username and password. This login will be different from each member's Recording Academy login.
Once you click on your ballot link, you can review the candidates' bios. Vote for the individuals who you believe will best represent you and your local music community.
Be sure to submit your Chapter Board Elections ballot before voting closes on Thursday, March 30, at 11:59 p.m. local time. If you have any questions or issues with your ballot, please reach out to elections@recordingacademy.com.
Learn more about Recording Academy Governance and view the current list of Elected Leaders.
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