Honorary Fellow, HonFCIAT

Honorary Fellow, HonFCIAT, is awarded to an individual who is eminent in their field, and:

• whose work has had a positive impact on Architectural Technology; and/or
• for their significant contribution to and/or excellence in Architectural Technology.

Honorary Fellow is by nomination only and cannot be applied for; individuals must be nominated in confidence and nominations will be considered by the Honorary Fellow Panel. 

Nomination

Nominations are made by completing the nomination form which includes a written citation of no more than 1650 words and must clearly demonstrate the candidate’s suitability against the Honorary Fellow criteria.

Current members or affiliates of the Institute are not eligible for nomination, and in the interests of transparency and impartiality, staff and serving Honorary Fellow Panel members are not eligible to make nominations or write citations. If you require factual/historical information about the person you are nominating in relation to CIAT, please contact Adam Endacott, Head of Creative & Communications ([email protected]) who will endeavour to provide the information you seek.

The citation should be based on the candidate’s positive impact on, significant contribution to and/or excellence in Architectural Technology, and should cover the following:

Context: Information about the person and their background, an overview of their activity in relation to Architectural Technology, and why you are nominating them for Honorary Fellow.

Positive Impact: Information on the change, effect or influence you believe they have had on Architectural Technology, and in which area. (For example: professional practice, policy, academia, research, specialist areas, government, industry, the Institute).

Significant Contribution and/or Excellence: Examples of where they have made a significant contribution to and/or demonstrated excellence in Architectural Technology, and in which area.

Guidance on citations
The following points serve as a guide for nominators, and to help the Panel identify the type of individuals we aim to recognise for Honorary Fellow, HonFCIAT.

Nominations do not need to address all points.

All citations must demonstrate how the nominee has exceeded their typical job responsibilities in relation to their activities within Architectural Technology. Citations may include how the nominee:

• Displays a passion for the discipline, showcasing a drive and enthusiasm that motivates others.
• Advocates for the advancement and recognition of the discipline and profession.
• Engages in altruistic or philanthropic efforts in relation to the discipline that benefit society and/or the built environment.
• Creates positive and meaningful changes within society and/or the built environment, driving innovation and improvement through their actions and initiatives.
• Influences peers, colleagues and others through thought leadership, setting an example thereby shaping the direction of the discipline and profession.
• Inspires others through their achievements and dedication, encouraging peers and future generations to excel and pursue their passions.
• Nurtures emerging talent, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for growth and development.

Along with the citation, supporting documentation can be provided to further demonstrate how the nominee has met the Honorary Fellow criteria, but this is not a requirement.

Deadlines

The Honorary Fellow Panel meets twice a year. There are two deadlines per year for a citation; 31 January and 31 July. Nominations received after these dates will be held until the next meeting of the Panel.

Decision

The Honorary Fellow Panel will consider the nomination based on the submitted application only.

If the nomination is successful, the Panel will:

• advise the nominator(s) of the decision in writing;
•  advise the nominee in writing;
• invite the proposed Honorary Fellow to accept or reject the award within 14 days by completing the Honorary Fellow membership form; and
• advise the nominator(s) and Honorary Fellow that the decision is to remain confidential until it is announced by the Institute.

If the submission is unsuccessful, the Panel will:

• advise the nominator(s) of the decision in writing; and
• advise that the individual can be nominated again, provided the submission is a revised citation from the previous submission.

There is no guarantee that a submission will be successful and result in the award of Honorary Fellow, HonFCIAT accolade. 

The decision of the Honorary Fellow Panel is final.