The

FEA Fellowship

NOMINATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 31, 2026

Recognizing Those Who Go Above & Beyond: The FEA Fellowship

Within the FEA community, some individuals go far beyond their own advisory practice serving as educators, innovators, advocates and champions who help shape the profession itself. To honour these exceptional people, Family Enterprise Canada is proud to establish the FEA Fellowship. The title of FEA Fellow (F.FEA) is an honorary distinction awarded by the Family Enterprise Canada Board of Directors, recognizing distinguished achievement, significant contribution and outstanding service to the field of Family Enterprise Advising. Candidates are held to the highest standards of excellence, eminence and accomplishment, and may include scholars, community leaders and practitioners whose impact has been felt locally, nationally or globally.

The FEA Fellowship is more than a professional accolade, it reflects the values at the heart of the FEA community: a shared commitment to the families we serve, the profession we practice, and the legacy we are collectively building.

The

The Judi Cunningham Award for Advisor Excellence

NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 13, 2026

The Judi Cunningham Award for Advisor Excellence honours an FEA designate who has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication in advising family businesses. By fostering generational continuity, embracing collaborative practices and showcasing a profound understanding of family enterprise dynamics, this advisor has set or elevated the standard for excellence in the field of family enterprise advising.

If you know a designated FEA who exemplifies these values, please nominate them — your nomination could make a difference and even win you a prize!

Winner's Prize - New this year!

A Membership You Can Be Proud Of

The winner for the FEYA in this category will receive a free year of membership in the Family Enterprise Canada community!

Bonus: If you nominate the winner of the FEYA in this category, you will also score a free year of membership in Family Enterprise Canada as a special thank you for participating.

Winner's Prize
New this year!

A Membership You Can Be Proud Of

The winner for the FEYA in this category will receive a free year of membership in the Family Enterprise Canada community!

Bonus: If you nominate the winner of the FEYA in this category, you will also score a free year of membership in Family Enterprise Canada as a special thank you for participating.

Award Categories

NXG LEADERSHIP

IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY

ENTERPRISING FAMILY OF THE YEAR

PHILANTHROPY & STEWARDSHIP

FEA FELLOWSHIP

Award Categories

ENTERPRISING FAMILY

NEXTGEN LEADERSHIP

IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY

PHILANTHROPY & STEWARDSHIP

ADVISOR EXCELLENCE

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about the awards, the nomination process or the grand prize, please reach out to us at info@familyenterprise.ca and someone from the Family Enterprise Canada team will get back to you.