Being nominated as President of your club is one of the highest community honours outside of sporting participation.
We celebrate the many former athletes and key officials of Brighton & Hove AC who have held this prestigious role.
Our current President, Melanie Anning, exemplifies dedication and leadership. A committee member and club official, Melanie managed our club communications for 10 years, during which she revitalised and redesigned our website. She is also the proud mother of three daughters, all of whom have competed for the club. Her eldest, Amber, is among Brighton & Hove’s greatest athletes—a multiple club, county and British record holder, as well as a double Olympic medallist from Paris 2024.
We thank Melanie for her ongoing service and honour our past Presidents for their contributions to shaping Brighton & Hove AC into the vibrant club it is today.
1966 Mr H L Wills
1970 Mr Sam Levison
1972 Mrs Mary Webb
1974 Mr Sydney Gradwell
1977 Mr Mike Langmaid
1980 Mr Reg Hook
1982 Mr Chris Carter
1984 Mrs May Langmaid
1986 Mr Alan Buchannan
1988 Mr John Harmes
1990 Mrs Elaine Carter
1991 Mr Harry Tyler
1992 Mrs Elaine Carter
1993 Hugh Foord
1995 John Hay
1997 Graham Ashdown
1999 Mrs Hazel Bristow
2001 Mr Frank Burton
2003 Mr Peter Witcomb
2007 Mr Derek Wood
2014 Mr Graham Ashdown
2024 Mrs Melanie Anning
