Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners
Election as a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners is the highest award the Institute can give to a planner. This honour recognizes excellence, identifies prominent role models, promotes advances in planning practice and draws leaders to the forefront of planning in Canada. Such professional attainment and experience must be significant at a national or international planning context. Fellows proudly use the designation FCIP, to denote Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners (FCIP). To become a Fellow, a member must be nominated by another member in good standing and adhere to the nomination criteria located in this section. The nomination is then brought before the Fellows Selection Jury, who makes a recommendation to the CIP Board of Directors. Newly elected Fellows are inducted at the annual CIP national conference.
Honorary Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners
This prestigious distinction recognizes individuals working outside of the planning profession who have made a significant contribution to the promotion or enhancement of planning practice, the profession, or both. This honour acknowledges an individual’s extraordinary contribution to vitality, resilience, and sustainability in one or more communities across Canada and/or around the world. To become an Honorary Member, an individual must be nominated by a professional (MCIP™/FCIP) or retired member of CIP in good standing and adhere to the nomination criteria.