CMP Spotlight: October ReConnect

If you have earned and renewed your Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation for 10 years or more, you may be eligible to apply for the Event Industry Council’s CMP Fellows Programme. CMP Fellows applications for the 2026 Class opens November 15, 2026. We encourage all veteran CMPs to explore the CMP Fellows Programme which distinguishes and celebrates CMPs and/or Emeritus who have made a long-standing commitment to excellence, experience, and education. Attaining your Fellows designation is a testament to your commitment to the profession, the CMP community and loyalty to your peers, the profession, in service to the Global Business Events Industry. The purpose of the CMP Fellows Programme is to recognize tenured CMPs who have made significant advancements in their careers, as well as significant contributions through service and education to the meetings and events industry. CMP Fellow application submission deadline is December 31, 2026.

Benefits and Opportunities Include:

• Registry of all Fellows on the Events Industry Council website
• CMP Fellows receive a dedicated digital badge
• Exclusive opportunities at EIC or other industry events (i.e. receptions, designated education sessions)
• Exclusive networking groups (at industry events, local groups, online forums, etc.)
• Peer to Peer collaborations
• CMP Commission representation
• On-going Leadership Recognition (EIC publications, events and among industry peers)
• Fellows may list themselves as a CMP Fellow as long as their CMP certification is active – i.e. Jane Smith, CMP Fellow.

·NOTE: as this is a not a certification, EIC cannot confer specific certification marks (i.e. CMP-F).

Eligibility

Tenured CMPs who have made significant advancements and contributions to the meeting and events industry may qualify to be a Fellow if you meet all the following requirements:

• Are a CMP or Emeritus in good standing (e.g., not lapsed or expired) and have held active status for at least 10 consecutive years.
• Career progression (Breadth and depth of experience)
• Industry contributions (Speaking, writing, publishing, awards)
• Volunteer leadership (Serving on EIC Board/Committees, or EIC member organisation committee, or other industry organisations)
• Community engagement (Mentoring or another industry-related volunteerism)

Application Process

• Step one: CMPs who meet the Fellows criteria will write a one-page cover letter addressing how you meet each of the criteria to be completed on line at the EIC website
• Step two: upload a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting career accomplishments and service to the industry as an attachment.
• Applicants must submit a one-time fee of $350 (subject to change by the EIC)

 For more details, please see link: CMP Fellows Programme

Any CMP who is considering applying for CMP Fellow is welcome to email Connie Bergeron, CMP Fellow, for more information or with any questions at connie@siteselectionsolutions.com