Nominations Now Open for 2024 Award!
Submission Deadline: October 9, 2024
The North Dakota Election Hero Award celebrates the importance of election teams, poll workers, and policymakers who support the administration of North Dakota's elections.
“It takes the dedication of many county auditors, election managers, poll workers, state leaders, election staff, and others to help run North Dakota’s elections. The Election Hero Award provides an opportunity to recognize these critical members of our communities who work hard to uphold the integrity of our elections and ensure voters can safely and successfully cast their ballots,” said Secretary Howe.
Nomination Criteria
Heroes can be election administrators, policy makers, state or county employees, or election workers. Nominees must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Serves in the election field and has assisted with an election in the last four (4) years.
- Acts as a champion in fostering public awareness of election processes and strengthens partnerships within the election community.
- Develops and enhances election operations for election workers and voters through policy, processes, or best practices.
- Promotes secure, accurate, fair, and open elections through effective collaboration and communication with election stakeholders.
- Is dedicated to conducting excellent elections, providing customer service, and demonstrating integrity in their work.
- Shows a desire to improve election processes through engagement with election stakeholders and continuing education in the election field.
- Shares accurate information surrounding election laws, best practices, and processes in their community.
Nomination Form
Submission Deadline: October 9, 2024.
Information you will need to complete the nomination form
Nominee information:
- Name
- Address
- Phone
- Email (optional)
- Role individual serves in elections (poll worker, auditor, election staff, legislator, etc.)
- Description of why the person should be honored as a hero
Your name/email (as person nominating)
2023 - Kari Phillips (Cavalier County)
Phillips was nominated by Cavalier County Auditor Lisa Gellner, who highlighted her 20 years of service to county elections. Gellner stated that Phillips enthusiasm is contagious and her extensive election knowledge “creates an awesome election team” that help the voters of Cavalier County. Phillips began her service as a poll worker in 2004 and has served both as a clerk and inspector.
- Read News Story: Secretary Howe Selects North Dakota’s First Ever Election Hero