Fellow Nomination and Recognition

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CACBT is pleased to offer Full Members the option to become nominated as a Fellow.

What is a CACBT Fellow?

Fellowship status is the highest honour bestowed by CACBT-ACTCC upon Full Members in good standing from any professional background. It recognizes those who have made a truly outstanding contribution to the advancement of CBT-based theory, assessment, and/or treatment, as well as to advocacy for and training/consultation/supervision in CBT within the Canadian context. Typically, one to two Fellows are recognized each year.

Eligibility

Fellowship nominators and nominees must be CACBT members in good standing at the time of the nomination. Please note that current CACBT Board Members are ineligible to stand for nomination or to serve as nominators. Nominees must have made outstanding contributions in both of the following evaluation categories:

1. Advancement and implementation of CBT-based theory, Assessment, and/or Treatment

2. Advocacy for and Training/Consultation/Supervision in CBT

“Outstanding” refers to an exceptional level of achievement or contribution surpassing that of peers with similar backgrounds and/or demonstrates an unusually strong impact on CBT through their work.

Examples of Outstanding Contributions in both Evaluation Categories

A case for outstanding performance must be made in both evaluation categories 1 and 2. However, not every sub-criterion listed under each category needs to be met. For example, those who primarily provide clinical service and training may not have made outstanding contributions to research but are eligible if their contributions in other areas are outstanding, and vice versa. A Fellow can be awarded for those who have made a highly impactful contribution in one main area or who have demonstrated cumulative excellence across multiple areas.

For details, refer to the “Examples of Outstanding Contributions” section.

- Establishing and/or implementing innovative CBT-based assessment or treatment services
- Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning and skill development
- Developing and/or implementing innovative means of overseeing CBT standards of practice in one’s setting
- Developing and/or implementing research-informed cultural adaptations of assessment and intervention tools
- Developing new CBT theories
- Developing/providing CBT services for underserved groups/communities
- Contributing to CBT related research, such as conducting impactful research on CBT theories and/or therapy, including:
  o   Research on CBT theories of mental health difficulties
  o   Research on factors in the success of CBT-based interventions (e.g., active ingredients in exposure, behaviour experiments, Socratic dialogue; tests of CBT models for development and persistence of mental health difficulties)
  o   Randomized control trials of CBT therapy
  o   Program evaluation of CBT service delivery
  o   Holding research grants for CBT-relevant research
  o   Initiating and/or facilitating research collaborations between research institutions and clinical settings
- Supporting CBT-relevant research
  o   Serving on grant review committees as expert in CBT
  o   Serving on review panels for grant applications, in capacity as expert in CBT
  o   Serving on CBT-relevant Editorial Boards
  o   Service on CBT-relevant conference committees
  o   Research consultation on CBT relevant projects
- Other
- Engagement with CACBT-ACTCC and other CBT organizations
- Creating public content
  i. Information about CBT
  ii. Resources for clinicians and/or the public
- Multi-disciplinary dissemination
- Demonstrating an unusually high degree of commitment to and effectiveness in CBT clinical and/or research consultation/supervision and training, for example:
  o   Training and/or supervision related awards
  o   Student course evaluations in CBT relevant courses
  o   Student/trainee testimonials
  o   Indices of trainee success
- Leading role in creating significant CBT training opportunities
- Offering pro bono or low-cost CBT services
- Improving accessibility of CBT services
- Leading role in diversity, equity and inclusion as related to CBT practice or training
- Developing and delivering CBT relevant workshops for professionals
- Engaging in outreach and knowledge translation, such as writing opinion pieces, blogs, op-eds, or giving free public talks
- Contributing to public policy and services relevant to CBT
- Advocating for CBT services at local, provincial, and/or federal government levels
- Volunteering service in CBT organizations
- Participating in working/advisory groups to advance CBT
- Other

Examples of Outstanding Contributions in both Evaluation Categories

Submitting a Nomination

Nominating a Fellow

Nomination deadline: March 20, 2026
The nominee must be a Full Member in good standing at the time of the nomination
The nominee must be nominated by two CACBT Full Members in good standing at the time of the nomination
One of the two nominators will take responsibility for submitting the nomination (“Submit a Fellow Nomination” button below)
Nomination Link: Click the “Submit a Fellow Nomination” button on the website, or use the button below if you are viewing this on the CACBT Fellow webpage.

Fellow Nomination Submission Requirements

Two (or more) letters from CACBT members in good standing, making a strong case that the nominee has made outstanding contributions in both evaluation categories
A brief statement from the nominee indicating their interest in being considered for the status of CACBT Fellow
The nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV)
Business headshot (high resolution)
The nominee must be willing to attend the CACBT Annual General Meeting, either in person or virtually in real time, within three years of being awarded Fellow status.

Once submitted, you should receive a confirmation email at the address provided in the nomination submission. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact info@cacbt.ca

Nomination Review Process and Announcement

The Nominations Review Committee, comprising the CACBT Past President, one Board Member, and three CACBT members in good standing who collectively represent hospital/community, private practice, and academic settings, will review all submissions and evaluate each nominee based on the evidence of outstanding contributions in both evaluation categories. Results will be communicated to each nominee prior to the CACBT Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Fellowship announcements will be made at the CACBT AGM in May. Recipients of the Fellow Award are expected to attend at least one CACBT AGM—either in person or virtually, depending on the format—within three years of their appointment.