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Annual Recognition Program

ICONIC Awards
Honoring the Best
in Holistic Health

The ICONIC Awards recognize exceptional practitioners, educators, and innovators who elevate the standard of holistic health practice — and demonstrate what credentialed excellence looks like.

🏆 Nominations Open — Annual Award Cycle 2026

Five Categories of Excellence

Each award recognizes a distinct dimension of professional achievement — from clinical mastery and educational leadership to community service and innovative practice.

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Education

Educator of the Year

Recognizes the IBC-HHE™ or higher practitioner who has made the most measurable contribution to advancing practitioner education, training, or professional development.

Eligible: IBC-HHE™ and above
Emerging Excellence

Rising Star Award

For Tier I or Tier II practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional promise, rapid professional development, and a commitment to the highest credentialing standards.

Eligible: IBC-HHC™, IBC-HHA™
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Community Impact

Community Impact Award

Honors practitioners who have brought accessible, credentialed holistic health care to underserved communities — through pro bono service, public education, or community programs.

Eligible: All credential tiers
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Innovation

Innovation in Practice Award

Recognizes a practitioner, educator, or researcher who has introduced a meaningfully new approach, framework, or model that advances the field of integrative holistic health.

Eligible: All credential tiers
How It Works

The Nomination Process

ICONIC Awards are driven by peer nominations — any credentialed practitioner can nominate a colleague. The ICONIC Board committee reviews all nominations and selects recipients.

1

Submit Nomination

Complete the nomination form with details about your nominee's achievements and impact.

2

Committee Review

The ICONIC Board awards committee evaluates all nominations against category criteria.

3

Finalist Selection

Up to three finalists per category are notified and invited to provide supporting documentation.

4

Award Presentation

Recipients are announced and honored at the ICONIC Summit and in official Board communications.

Past Recipients

Each year's recipients become part of the permanent record of excellence in holistic health credentialing. The inaugural awards will be presented at ICONIC Summit 2027.

2027 (Inaugural)
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Inaugural Awards — Coming 2027

The first ICONIC Awards will be presented at the inaugural ICONIC Summit. Submit a nomination to help us recognize the practitioners who deserve recognition.

Nominate a Colleague

Nominations are reviewed on a rolling basis. You may nominate any IBC-credentialed practitioner — including yourself for applicable categories.

Nomination Form

All nominations are confidential. The nominee will not be informed of the nomination until finalist selection. Nominations are accepted for the current award cycle through December 31st.

Nomination Submitted ✓

Thank you for your nomination. The ICONIC Board awards committee will review your submission and contact you if additional information is needed.

Your Information (Nominator)
Nominee Information
Award Category & Justification