IAE Award 2026: nominations open until 31 OctoberSubmit a Nomination
Membership · Honorary statuses
Fellow of the Association and Professor of the Association, h.c. are awarded only by decision of the Council in recognition of documented achievements. They cannot be requested, purchased or expedited; there are no paid fast-track procedures.
Highest form of membership
F.IAEThe Association's highest elective membership category, awarded for extraordinary professional achievements. It cannot be purchased or requested.
Award criteria
Honorary title
Prof.IAE, h.c.An honorary honoris causa designation available to F.IAE members who: have held Fellow status for at least five years, have mentored at least ten IAE-certified professionals.
Award criteria
The Superior Credentialing Council is responsible for professional credentialing, professional discipline and honorary designations; the eligibility criteria for Council members are published publicly.
Statuses are awarded through election by the Council in recognition of documented achievements; an application or a payment is not a basis for the award.
The status cannot be requested, purchased or expedited: this restriction is precisely what gives it value.
The status is shown in the member's record and can be verified by name, record number or the QR code on the certificate.
4 Fellows in the public registry; the Prof.IAE, h.c. title has not yet been awarded.
Membership
Senior Member or Certified International Expert are the first steps; Fellow of the Association is awarded by the Council for documented achievements.
Apply
Five steps from application to registry record
