Candidate to Designee Process

Congratulations on your accomplishment! The hard work and time you have invested have brought you to this moment: the awarding of your designation. The following describes what you need to do next to receive your designation and what to expect as you transition from candidate to professional designee.

Next Step

Complete and submit the following two forms: 

Affidavit
The Affidavit form is required; we cannot confer your designation without it. It's quick to complete and you should submit this as soon as possible.

Biographical Information
The Biographical Information form is optional but strongly encouraged. We use this to announce your accomplishment to your peers in the Fair and Equitable and social media outlets. A headshot photo is requested (optional); you should have this ready to upload when completing this form. Please submit this form within two weeks of submitting your affidavit.

What to Expect

After we receive your Affidavit, the Professional Development Committee will vote to confer your designation. These votes typically take place during the second week of each month. By the end of that month, your new designation will be added to your IAAO account, at which time you may begin using it as a professional credential. Your designation certificate and lapel pin will be shipped to you via UPS approximately three weeks after it is conferred. New designations are then presented to the Board of Directors for recognition at their next regularly-scheduled quarterly meeting. 

The Biographical Information Form will be used to write an announcement that will appear in Fair & Equitable and on our social media channels, typically within two to three months after receipt of your form and photo. 

Recertification

Credit hours are required to maintain and keep your professional designation. Your recertification cycle begins January 1 the year after your first designation is awarded and progresses in five year cycles thereafter. If you already hold an IAAO designation, there are no additional recertification requirements and your recertification cycle will not change.

Details on recertification can be found on our website here:  Recertification

Certificate Framing

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Designation certificate with optional frame