RJC Nominations are now open
All information regarding voting and how to access the nominations is listed within the email(s) from rjcagm@lumiengage.com to the designated AGM contact. If you have any questions, please contact rjcagm@lumiengage.com.
OVERVIEW OF AGM PROCESS
The RJC board elections are fast approaching, make sure you have your voice heard. Board elections are how our members directly shape the leadership and strategic direction of the Responsible Jewellery Council. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is where we officially announce the new board after voting closes, but it’s the elections themselves that give members the power to ensure balanced representation across the jewellery supply chain, uphold strong and transparent governance, and support the continued credibility and effectiveness of the RJC in advancing responsible business practices across our industry.
WHAT ARE YOU VOTING FOR?
The board includes representation from each member forum, with up to three Directors per forum. Each year, the longest-serving Director from each forum retires, and a new Director is elected to fill the vacancy. Directors are elected in their personal capacity rather than as representatives of their employer, ensuring that they bring their individual experience and perspective to the Board. This year we also have three board officer positions available for nomination – Vice-Chair, Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer.
COMMUNICATION – KEEPING INFORMED!
All election communications will be sent to one designated AGM contact per member by a specialist agency, LUMI. LUMI provides a secure platform for members to submit nominations and vote. Members can view their AGM contact via the member portal. To view your AGM contact, please click into each contact and view contact role. To change your AGM contact, please contact our membership team.
> STEP 1 OF THE PROCESS: NOMINATIONS OPEN MARCH 2, 2026 9AM UK TIME
Member companies or associations may submit nominations for each of the officer positions, as well as one nomination for their Member Forum. All nominations must be submitted through the secure LUMI portal.
HOW TO NOMINATE?
- Login to your member portal account to view your AGM contact, and reach out to our team to amend your allocated contact if needed.
- Identify the email from LUMI (rjcagm@lumiengage.com) in your inbox (check the junk folder).
- Click the unique link in the LUMI email to create a LUMI portal account. Set a password.
- Sign into the LUMI portal. Follow the steps, including uploading a photo and bio.
> STEP 2 OF THE PROCESS: VOTING OPENS APRIL 14, 2026, 9AM UK TIME
Each year, eligible RJC members, meaning those in good standing with no critical breaches, overdue fees, or overdue certifications, have the opportunity to vote for board representation.
HOW TO VOTE?
- Login to your member portal account to view AGM contact and reach out to our team to amend your allocated contact if needed.
- Identify the email from LUMI (rjcagm@lumiengage.com) in your inbox (check the junk folder).
- Click the unique link in the LUMI email to create a LUMI portal account.
- Sign into the LUMI portal. Follow the steps to vote.
> STEP 3 OF THE PROCESS: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, NEW BOARD ANNOUNCED
The AGM will be held on May 27, 2026 at 13:00 UK time. All members can use their unique LUMI login to access the meeting, and the names of the successful candidates will be announced on the day.
Keep an eye out for RJC emails, familiarise yourself with the LUMI platform, stay tuned for updates on our social media channels, and reach out to our team if you have any questions about your eligibility or the process in general.
| Nominations | Open: March 2, 2026 Close: April 10, 2026 | 09:00 18:00 |
| Voting | Open: April 14, 2026 Close: May 22, 2026 | 09:00 18:00 |
| AGM | May 27, 2026 | 13:00 |
| Officers | Positions |
| Vice-Chair | 1 |
| Hon. Secretary | 1 |
| Treasurer | 1 |
| Member Forum | |
| Diamond, gold and/or platinum group metals miner | 2 |
| Laboratory-grown materials producer | 3 |
| Diamond trader and/or cutter and polisher | 2 |
| Gold and/or platinum group metals trader, refiner hedger | 1 |
| Jewellery manufacturer/wholesaler | 1 |
| Jewellery Retailer | 1 |
| Service Industries | 1 |
| Trade Associations | 1 |