Committee Volunteer ACES

Thank you for volunteering for ACES! We welcome your interest and participation. 

Complete the following online application to join or express interest in a committee, a task force, or another volunteer position at ACES.

If the position you're interested in is filled, we will keep your name on file and contact you when we have an opening.

Note: You must be a member in good standing to volunteer for ACES. If you are not a member or your membership has expired, you will be asked to sign up or renew before proceeding with this form. 


Learn more at the ACES Committees page.


Questions? Please contact Gigi Sutton, ACES Executive Director, at jehansutton@aceseditors.org.


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Committee Choices

Committee vacancies are appointed by the ACES President of the Board of Directors. Please state the committees you would be interested in serving on, should an appointment become available: 

  • Training Committee — The Training Committee promotes the continuing education and professional development of ACES members. It focuses on outreach that supports opportunities to engage members with a diverse set of professional groups for both technical and personal growth within the industry.
  • Awards Committee — The Awards Committee oversees and evaluates ACES awards and contests, including the Robinson Prize, the Glamann Award, the Bill Connolly Rising Star Awards, and the Headline Contest. Members review criteria, support judging processes, and help ensure the awards reflect and honor the full breadth of the editing community.
  • DEIA Advisory Committee — The DEIA Advisory Committee advises ACES leadership on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility matters in association strategy and programming. It serves as the voice of the ACES membership on DEIA matters and helps ensure that education, resources, and programs reflect the needs of the full editing community.
  • Membership Committee — The Membership Committee works with ACES staff and leadership to advise on member recruitment and retention. Members identify what editors need, recommend ways to grow and strengthen the community, and help ensure that every member feels informed, welcomed, and supported.

Training Committee: 13 openings
Awards Committee: 3 openings
DEIA Advisory Committee: 7 openings
Membership Committee: 6 openings
Other Volunteer Opportunities
What other possible volunteer positions at ACES might you be interested in, if there are openings?

Please select as many areas as you're interested in.

Keynote Speaker Task Force
Session Selection Task Force
Headline Contest judge
Conference volunteer
Copy editing and proofreading
Writing a blog post
n/a

Previous Committee and Volunteer Experience

Such as your role(s), the organization(s) name, and the number of years of experience.

Editing and ACES experience

Such as presenting, #ACESChat, attending a conference or webcast, etc.

Personal Information

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