2027 IIDA Emeritus

IIDA Emeritus status is an esteemed member type awarded to IIDA Retired Professional Members. An IIDA Emeritus Member has greatly contributed their life and career to the interior design and/or architectural industry. This honor recognizes and respects an individual’s lifelong commitment to IIDA, and whose contributions and accomplishments are consistent with IIDA's mission and vision.
 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Applications Open: August 1, 2026

  • Applications Close: August 31, 2026

ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be an IIDA Retired* Professional Member at the time of the application and qualify under one of the three pathways listed below:

1. Have been an IIDA Fellow for more than 15 years and have retired from the profession.

2. Have been an IIDA Professional Member for 25 consecutive years; have retired from the profession, and have either served at least one year on the IIDA International Board of Directors, OR have served at least three years on an IIDA chapter board.

3. Have served at least one term as the President of the IIDA International Board of Directors and have retired from the profession.

All applications will be reviewed by an IIDA staff member, and those that meet the required criteria will be submitted to the IIDA International Board of Directors for final review and approval. Once approved, the candidate will receive a 76% reduction in membership dues for the following and all subsequent years as a benefit of being an IIDA Emeritus Member. Please note that because IIDA Emeritus Members are retired, they will not have the right to vote in IIDA chapter or IIDA international elections.

*Retired Professional Members Qualifications:

  • The member must be a Professional Member in good standing at the time of application.
  • The member must not be practicing or intending to return to the practice of interior design.

Use the SUBMIT NOW button at the top of the page to submit your application. 

CONTACT

If you have any questions, please contact the Senior Director of Member Services, Cody Czmyr, at cczmyr@iida.org.