FAICP
Call for Potential Nominees to AICP College of Fellows (FAICP)
The deadline for submitting a Letter of Interest is closed for 2025. The next cycle will occur in 2027.
Election to the College of Fellows is one of the highest honors that the American Institute of Certified Planners bestows upon a member. This honor recognizes the achievements of the professional who has made significant contributions to society and the field of planning. If you or someone you know has been an AICP member in good standing for at least 10 years and is currently a member of SCAPA, consider submitting a Letter of Interest for nomination by the Chapter.
Nomination Eligibility and Criteria:
The minimum requirements for eligibility as a Fellow include:
- Member of AICP for at least 10 years.
- Member of AICP in good standing (dues paid, CM requirements up to date, and no ethical violations).
- Outstanding contribution to the profession over an extended period of time.
The primary criteria used to qualify for nomination as a Fellow:
- Exceptional and sustained leadership.
- Innovation and excellence.
- A legacy for their profession, community and society.
- Exceptional accomplishments in planning over the extent of their career.
- The significance of the nominee’s role in the work mentioned throughout the nomination.
To learn more about the College of Fellows and the nomination process, please go to the APA’s FAICP Nominations Toolkit website.
To review the 2025 SC-APA FAICP nomination policy and process, please click here.
To download the 2025 SC-APA FAICP nomination application, please click here.
Contact Lance Estep, AICP, FAICP Nomination Committee Chair at estepkl@cdmsmith.com with questions on the process.
