The description of an IDEC Fellow is stated in the Bylaws. “An active or emeritus member in good standing may be advanced to the status of Fellow under the following conditions:

a) The status of Fellow is designed to honor a member who has made an outstanding contribution to Interior Design Education and shall be identified by the use of the initials FIDEC;

b) Any active member may nominate an active or emeritus member to Fellow. The nomination shall contain a list of the nominee’s achievements and a statement of their importance to Interior Design Education. The nomination shall be supported by four additional members in good standing who have been active members in IDEC for at least three (3) years; and

c) Confirmation of Fellowship shall require a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Board.”