- The nominator must be a current IAE member holding SM, CIE, or F.IAE status.
- The candidate must be registered in the IAE Registry.
- Self-nominations are not accepted.
- The nominator’s identity remains confidential.
- Submission deadline: October 31, 2026.
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IAE Distinguished Award 2026
Nominate an Outstanding Colleague
The IAE Distinguished Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of the expert profession. Decisions are made collegially, based on verifiable evidence, and supported by written reasoning.
Submitting a knowingly false nomination is a violation of the IAE Code of Ethics and may result in disciplinary consequences for the nominator.
5. Verifiable Sources
6. Confirmations
The Council considers verified information. Cite specific achievements with dates and sources. Unverifiable statements diminish the validity of the nomination.
For methodological developments: COC confirms IAE-IPR registration and internal professional recognition; it does not verify authorship or grant intellectual property rights.
4. Nomination Justification
The candidate must be a current IAE member. To verify their Member ID, please use the IAE Registry.
The Grand Prix is not submitted through this form. The highest award is awarded by decision of the Supreme Certification Council based on registry data and public sources—no nomination is required. Below are the four nomination categories.
1. Nominator Information
2. Candidate Information
3. Award Category
An Award Presented by an Independent International Professional Association
Five Categories, Including the Grand Prix; Inaugural Awards Season: 2026
Decisions Made Collegially and Based Exclusively on Merit
About the Award
★ Grand Prix
Outstanding cumulative contribution · At least five years · Awarded by decision of the Council, not nominated
⬡ Methodology
Original methodology · Registered in the IAE-IPR Registry
◎ Academic Excellence
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
⚖ Expert Practice
Arbitration and forensic expert practice
↑ Rising Expert
No more than seven years of professional experience · The next generation
Outstanding cumulative contribution · At least five years · Awarded by decision of the Council, not nominated
⬡ Methodology
Original methodology · Registered in the IAE-IPR Registry
◎ Academic Excellence
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
⚖ Expert Practice
Arbitration and forensic expert practice
↑ Rising Expert
No more than seven years of professional experience · The next generation
Award Categories
October 31
2026 · Final Submission Date
Award recipients announced in December 2026
Certificates presented in December 2026
Certificates presented in December 2026
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