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Nominations Now Open for 2026 Class of DBIA Fellows

DBIA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Class of DBIA Fellows. Elevation to DBIA’s College of Fellows program celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our most accomplished Designated Design-Build Professionals®. DBIA Fellows have a proven track record of promoting DBIA best practices principles throughout their design-build careers.

Prior to submitting your nomination, please be sure to review our Nominee Application Requirements. Nominations close on July 3, 2026. 

DBIA Fellow status is limited to 2% of Designated Design-Build Professionals who are chosen by a jury of their peers.

For questions about the DBIA Fellows process, please email DBIAFellow@dbia.org.

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Being a DBIA Fellow is an elite status that recognizes the achievements of the most accomplished Designated Design-Build Professionals. By meeting rigorous requirements and making notable contributions to DBIA and design-build in general, these professionals have proven to be the best of the best in the design-build industry and by honoring them with Fellow status, DBIA is celebrating their career achievements and dedication to promoting DBIA principles.

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DBIA Fellow status is limited to 2% of Designated Design-Build Professionals who are elected to Fellowship by a jury of their peers.

FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • 10 years continuously holding DBIA certification; and
  • 10 years of continuous membership in DBIA; and
  • 10 years responsible charge of design-build experience gained while DBIA-certified; and
  • nomination by an individual in an approved DBIA leadership position.

FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS

  • DBIA Fellow™ title and membership in DBIA College of Fellows
  • Induction Ceremony honoring Fellows at DBIA Annual Conference
  • Fellowship medal and pin
  • Framed certificate
  • Industry announcements by DBIA
  • Recognition on the DBIA website and DBIA e-publications

HOW TO BECOME A DBIA FELLOW

DBIA is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Class of DBIA Fellows. Please review our Nominee Application Requirements and then submit your nomination. The details of the process are subject to change each year.

  • Step 1: A Fellows Nomination is submitted by a design-build industry leader peer with ample time to allow approved nominees to complete their full nomination package.
  • Step 2: DBIA delivers Fellows Applications to qualified candidates
  • Step 3: Candidates complete the Fellows Application ($300 application fee).
  • Step 4: Candidates chosen as DBIA Fellows will be honored at DBIA’s National Conference & Expo.