Each year RTPI assessors nominate the best submissions for Chartered membership. The Membership Assessment Advisory Panel then judge the nominated submissions and award commendations to the best ones. The candidates produce a written submission to demonstrate they have obtained the skills and competencies of a professional planner.

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This year's commended candidates

Three candidates were awarded commendations by the Membership Assessment Advisory Panel (MAAP) for submitting high quality APC submissions in 2025: