Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows: Call for 2026 Nominations

The Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows exists to recognize the people who elevate Competitive Intelligence, not just through results, but through integrity, generosity, and service to the profession.

Each year, we welcome a new class of Fellows through a nomination and selection process that identifies practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional ethics, sustained commitment to the craft, and a clear record of advancing CI and adjacent disciplines. Recent classes include leaders with decades of experience and a steady track record of innovation, mentorship, and impact across our community.

We are excited to share that the 2026 nomination call is now open.

To nominate a prospective Fellow, please use this form.

• Key details

• Nomination window: Open now through July 14, 2026

• Who can be nominated: Any active CI practitioner who is committed to contributing to the profession and to the Council's mission

• What is required: A simple nomination process, including two endorsements

• How it works: The online forms and instructions guide nominators, candidates, and endorsers step-by-step

If someone comes to mind who consistently raises the bar for CI and how our community grows, we hope you will put their name forward.