An election has been called to elect the GA President who will follow Catherine Owen as GA President, and serve for 2026-7.
Voting will close on Friday 28 February 2025.
Nominations have been received for Kit Marie Rackley and Fiona Sheriff.
The GA President holds a number of key responsibilities, including setting the theme of the GA Annual Conference, chairing the Conference Planning Board and delivering the Presidential Lecture at Conference.
The President serves as Vice President (2025–6) in their first year and as an ex-officio member of Education Group. In the second year, they serve as President (2026–7) and for one further year as Immediate Past President (2027–8). Throughout this time they are a member of the GA’s Board of Trustees. During the period of office, they work with the Chair of Trustees and Chief Executive to help steer the work of the Board of Trustees and the Association.
Please do vote – by taking part in this election you are ensuring that your voice is heard within the GA and you will be helping us to continue to respond to and meet the needs of the GA’s membership.
Image: King's Ely Geographers supporting me at my Presidential conference in 2022
Update
Fiona Sheriff was elected GA President for 2026-7.... nominations for 2027-8 will open later in the year.
Congratulations to Fiona.
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