(BISMARCK) – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe is seeking nominations for the 2024 North Dakota Election Hero Award, which celebrates the importance of election teams, poll workers, and policymakers who support the administration of North Dakota’s elections. The North Dakota Election Hero Award will be presented in mid-October.\
“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.
Nominations can be submitted online through October 9, 2024 at bit.ly/NDElectionHero.
Election Hero Award 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.
