Speakers (Judges & Lecturers)

An important feature of the PAGB community is that people give their time to help Clubs, Federations and the PAGB as photographic Judges and Lecturers.

Each Federation recruits Speakers, and may list them locally or via the PAGB register.

Standard Terms

All listed Speakers have agreed to abide by standard arrangements for bookings and for listing. Speakers not listed by a Federation or the PAGB are not bound by these terms and Clubs should agree terms at the time of booking.

Under the Terms and Conditions, all speakers may charge expenses. In limited circumstances a speaker may additionally charge a fee.

Expenses

As far as possible, expenses should be estimated and agreed at the time of booking. A list of categories for expenses is shown in the Bookings Terms and Conditions. Within those:

  • Effective April 2026, the rate for car travel is up to a maximum of 55p/mile. (Previously 45p/mile)
  • The amount for equipment depreciation (wear and tear) is up to a maximum of £15.
  • Note. The pro-rata running cost and depreciation for equipment used in on-line judging can be so small that judges may choose to waive the amount.

Fees

A fee or request for a donation may not be made for judging.

Some lectures are listed with a fee up to the maximum shown in the register. Otherwise a fee or request for a donation may not be made for a lecture.

Some organisations make lectures and workshops available for Clubs, where any fee may be partly or wholly covered by sponsorship.

Lectures for Clubs are also available via the Recorded Lecture Service. Some of these require a fee to download.

Copyright Licence Fees

The PAGB cannot propose any licence fee because the copyright of a presentation or a handout is the speaker’s property, and the agreed usage of any recording or handout can vary widely.

Also see the guidance about Recordings of Meetings, as this is a breach of copyright unless licenced by the speaker.

PAGB Judges

The PAGB accredits Judges for its own events, and they are included in the PAGB register. There is a nomination and acceptance process for PAGB Judges. A record of events judged, and the names of referees are required.

Applications should be sent to the Judges Secretary
Roger Parry ARPS MPAGB EFIAP HonPAGB, judges@thepagb.org.uk