Our Best New Member competition is back. We love it, just the way it is, and we know that you guys are just dying to brag about the amazing new members who have joined your clubs in the past year.
🗓️ Key Dates:
- Applications open 18th May 2026
- Applications close 24th July 2026
- Shortlisted candidates notified by 28th August 2026
- Final Interviews at the 2026 Rally in Limerick on the October Bank Holiday weekend.
✅ Rules:
- Must be a first-time member (joined between March 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026)
- Previously affiliated members = ineligible (no sneaky second entries 😉)
- Clubs can enter as many candidates as they like, if they fit the bill!
📥 Apply Now: https://form.jotform.com/260474515298363
Full guidelines, rules, terms and conditions of the competition can be found here - 🔗More Information
Last Year's Winners
Leinster Best New Member 2025: Ruth Kennedy, Kilkenny City Macra
Munster Best New Member 2025: Ellen Lucey, Dunmanway Macra
North West Best New Member 2025: Mark Sherry, Scotstown Macra
Communications
For all communication regarding Best New Member 2026 please contact Macra Events Co-ordinator, Ciara Murray cmurray@macra.ie. Best New Member is not the responsibility of the Rally committee.