Induction to the AICP College of Fellows is the highest honor the American Institute of Certified Planners bestows upon a member.
Fellows of AICP are nominated and selected by their peers to recognize and honor their outstanding contributions as professional planners. The outcomes of their individual efforts left demonstrably significant and transformational improvements to the field of planning and the communities they served. All Fellows are long-time members of AICP and have achieved excellence in professional practice, teaching and mentoring, research, and community service and leadership.
The College actively encourages Fellows and others to participate in programs and initiatives in the service of communities and the planning profession, including: mentoring the next generation of planners; volunteering expertise to underserved communities; leading initiatives within APA chapters and divisions; and sharing knowledge with the planning community, allied professionals, and the wider public.
How to Nominate
The AICP College of Fellows nomination process is biennial. Nominations are due during odd-numbered years.
NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ONE OF THREE WAYS*
- By the Chapter President
- By the Division chair
- By 10 individual AICP members
Following recommendations from the 2024 FAICP Selection Committee and the College of Fellows Committee, the Fellows Nomination Guidelines and Fellows Nomination Toolkit have been updated. These changes are designed to enhance transparency and support APA’s Prioritize Equity strategic initiative.
Assembling a nomination package that captures an exemplary planner’s career requires considerable time and attention to detail. Begin nominations well ahead of time.