Professional Certification is an important step in the career track of leaders in all industries. It enhances professional stature among ones peers; recognizes those who have gone beyond expectations to be the best that they can be; makes a statement to those with whom we do business; provides a leveraged position from which to negotiate and build career success; and sets higher standards for our industry. For all of these reasons, it is important that the IFEA offer a certification program.

The IFEA's Certified Festival and Event Executive (CFEE) program was founded in 1983 to provide an opportunity for industry professionals to achieve those goals. The program has evolved significantly over the years and currently has over 200 graduates. The CFEE program is proudly sponsored by K & K Insurance. K & K believes that certified professionals are the cornerstone of a safe and successful festival and events industry.

Download the CFEE Application Form Here.

To assist in tracking your CFEE progress as you go through the program, download the CFEE Program Checklist here.

CFEE Graduates

Click here to see an exclusive list of the following festival and event professionals who have obtained their CFEE (Certified Festival & Event Executive) designation, placing them among the very best in our industry. They have shown their commitment to excellence; dedicated themselves to furthering their events, their profession and their careers; and clearly understand the difference between "good" and "great."