GA President 2027-2028 - Election now open

Another year and another opportunity to shape the work of the GA and be part of its history (and geography).

An election is being held for the GA President in 2027-2028.

There are three nominations this time round, which is great to see.

There are 3 candidates.

Rachel Hawke

Helen Martin

Sophie Wilson

You can read their statements on the link here:

All full personal, life, joint, concessionary and group members are eligible to vote. Make sure that you use yours.

The deadline for voting is the 27th of February 2026.

This will mean the 5th female GA President in a row - certainly unprecedented in the history of the Association (as was 4 in a row, and 3 in a row)... Catch up with all the previous Presidents by visiting my GA Presidents blog if you haven't already...

The results will be announced at the GA Conference in April 2026.

GA Trustee Changes from 1st September 2023

As I move towards the final month and a bit of my GA Presidential journey, it's pleasing to finally see and be able to mention the changes that will take place from September the 1st this year.

Excited to see Professor Alastair Owens stepping up to be the next Chair of Trustees, replacing Olwen Lintern-Smyth (alongside his Past President role), and Bob Digby being replaced by Dr. John Hopkin, a former GA President in his Honorary Treasurer role.

There are also two people I've worked with previously taking over as elected trustees: Sophie Wilson and Rob Chambers.

Also looking forward to seeing where Denise Freeman's GA Presidency takes her, and the Association. Hina Robinson will also start her term as Vice President.

Thanks to all those members who were involved in voting. 

Keep an eye out for future vacancies - there is still work to do here in terms of broadening the diversity of representation, but this can only happen if members put themselves forward.