The Young Members Board was established with the aim of promoting the aims of the AIA and its sustainability into the future through broader engagement of the association with younger people and the wider community.

Since its founding in July 2020, the YMB has achieved many of its original objectives, with several of its members now holding prominent roles within the AIA. Further, the Community Engagement Award, which has enjoyed much success over the past five years, will continue to run.

Following a period of inactivity, in early 2025 the Young Members Board decided to suspend its operations for the foreseeable future.

Nevertheless the AIA remains committed to championing mid-career or younger people with an established interest and experience in industrial archaeology and heritage, who may continue to benefit from a discounted AIA membership (learn more here).

For further information contact the secretary: secretary@industrial-archaeology.org