PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Fellow Nomination Form

Nominations are now open for the Fellows (FEI) category in the Engagement Institute's Professional Recognition Program.

Fellowship honours long-standing members who have made a distinguished contribution to both the Engagement Institute and the community and stakeholder engagement profession.

This category is open to either self-nomination or peer nomination.

Some points to note about this application and assessment process:

• If awarded a FEI, renewal is required every three years.
• The application requires evidence of the nominee’s knowledge and expertise as an engagement / P2 professional; provision of at least three written references / testimonials in support of the application, who may be asked to attest to the achievements on which the nomination is based; and a professional statement of practice.
• Applications will then be checked for completeness by Engagement Institute staff before being assessed by a panel and reviewed by the Engagement Institute Board.
• Outcomes will be confirmed in writing.

Nominations close: 11.59pm (AEST) Sunday 13 September 2026.

For further inquiries, please contact membership@engagementinstitute.org.au

All fields marked with * are required and must be completed.

SECTION 1: NOMINATOR DETAILS 

 

SECTION 2: NOMINEE DETAILS

 

By checking this box, you confrim that you agree to the Terms and Conditions of this nomination. You acknowledge that if the nominated person is not a current member of the Engagement Institute, or does not meet the Standards for Professional Recognition, their nomination will be disqualified and will not be considered for a post-nominal.

SECTION 3: NOMINATION

 

Q3. Distinguished Service and Professional Contribution

Outline why the nominee satisfies the Fellow (FEI) criteria by addressing each of the following (maximum 1,000 words):

a. How the nominee has demonstrated eminence in the field of stakeholder and community engagement. (Provide examples of leadership, innovation, influence, achievements or recognition that demonstrate their standing within the profession).

b. How the nominee has provided distinguished service to the Engagement Institute. (Include examples of their contribution through leadership, volunteering, governance, committees, working groups, mentoring, events, training, advocacy, thought leadership or other activities that have advanced the Institute and its members).

c. How the nominee has made a significant contribution to advancing the stakeholder and community engagement profession. (Provide examples of how they have influenced practice, built capability, shared knowledge, mentored others, contributed to research, developed resources, or otherwise strengthened the profession).

Q4. Statement of Practice

Provide a brief statement (max 500 words) that demonstrates the nominees:

• commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• competence in establishing, leading and influencing engagement
• the depth and breadth of experience
• professionalism and contribution to shaping and advancing the practice

 

SECTION 4: REFERENCES

 

Please note: This application cannot be reviewed until all three references have been submitted.  

Please provide three written references / testimonials in support of this application. These must be supplied by individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Are current financial members of the Engagement Institute (any membership category except student)
• Have held continuous membership for a minimum of five (5) years
• Have held or currently hold a senior-level role within the stakeholder and community engagement profession (e.g. director, principal, senior advisor, practice lead)
• Can speak directly to the nominee's leadership in the engagement field and their demonstrated service to the profession.
  
  

SECTION 5: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

 

CV or LinkedIn profile – A brief summary of the nominee's professional experience.

Declaration

The Engagement Institute respects your privacy and the confidentiality and security of personal information provided by you to us.  The information provided by you to the Engagement Institute on this Online Application Form will be used by the Engagement Institute for the purposes of communicating with you in relation to this program in accordance with our Collection Statement.  Our Privacy Policy contains information about how you may access your personal information and seek correction of such information.  By applying, you indicate that you have read, understood and agree to the Terms & Conditions of nominating for the Fellow Post-nominal and the Collection Statement before providing your personal information.