BISMARCK – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe is seeking nominations for the 2025 North Dakota Election Hero Award. The honor celebrates the importance of election teams, poll workers, policymakers, and other individuals and groups who support the administration of North Dakota’s elections.

Nominations can be submitted through Oct. 8 to the Secretary of State’s office. The North Dakota Election Hero Award will be presented in November.

Nominees should fulfill one or more of the following criteria:

– Serves in the election field and has assisted with an election in the last four 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.

The North Dakota Election Hero Award was started in 2023. Past recipients include Kari Phillips, Langdon, and the North Dakota County Auditors Association.