National Executive Election 2026 – CAMRA AGM 18 April 2026

In addition to providing signed Nomination Forms, all candidates must provide hustings statements answering the following four questions in not more than 500 words in total for ALL questions with a minimum of 60 words per question:

• What experience do you have of volunteering within CAMRA and how do you consider these experiences will be useful if you are elected?

• What relevant skills and experiences do you have from life that will enhance the National Executive and what would you expect to contribute?

• If elected, what vision do you have for the next four years as you influence the organisation as a member of the National Executive?

• What other statement would you like to make to support your candidacy?

This must be accompanied with a suitable photograph, which will be produced in BEER Magazine/What’s Brewing. The candidates’ responses and their photographs will be uploaded to the AGM page on the CAMRA website and the electronic voting site managed on CAMRA’s behalf. Candidates are encouraged to focus their husting statements on explaining their suitability to the role particularly noting the following their (i) experience of similar responsible roles/professional skills (ii) experience and commitment to CAMRA (iii) motivation for standing (iv) particular attributes that will enhance the NE.

Candidates will be invited to produce a two-minute video, this can be completed in two ways from this year. Candidates can produce the video on their own or request a Teams video with a senior member of staff. This will be included on the website and Discourse. The video guidance and support will be given to all candidates in February after close of nominations.

All hustings statements should be sent in Word format, with photographs to the Company Secretary at anita.newlandsmith@camra.org.uk by email attachment to arrive no later than 3.00.pm on Friday 13 February 2026.

Candidates should be aware that the Election Oversight Working Group (EOWG) established by the National Executive will monitor the process, working through the Company Secretary.

The EOWG comprises six independent members: three current members of the NE (with one chairing), the Chairman of Regions and Branches Committee, the Chief Executive and Company Secretary.

Prospective candidates have the opportunity prior to submitting their candidacy, to have a confidential discussion with the EOWG Chairman about the role and/or any concerns they may have about being part of the National Executive or standing for election.

Please contact sarah.crawford@camra.org.uk Candidates may also ask any questions in confidence from the Company Secretary and express any concerns, which will be considered by the EOWG.