Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally, has announced the 2025 class of LEED Fellows. Twenty-three professionals from around the world are being recognized for their mastery of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and exceptional work in advancing green building practices. 

This year’s class includes professionals in the built environment representing 10 countries and territories from Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and North America. They include consultants, architects, real estate developers, and professionals in construction. The LEED Fellow distinction is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated expert-level technical knowledge and a history of exemplary leadership, commitment and service over a minimum of 10 years as a LEED professional. 

“LEED Fellows are distinguished and accomplished green building professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to LEED and green building,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, GBCI and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). “The 23 LEED Fellows who will be recognized at this year’s Greenbuild are distinguished leaders whose work is shaping a more sustainable built environment for communities across the globe.”

The 2025 Class of LEED Fellows includes:

LEED credentials enable professionals to learn the principles of the LEED rating system and their applicability to projects. They also provide opportunities for continued education on new technologies, innovative solutions and evolving demands. With more than 203,000 LEED credential holders worldwide, the program creates a large international network of professionals to share best practices and opportunities. 

Candidates for LEED Fellow are nominated by their peers and undergo an extensive review by a committee comprised of current LEED Fellows, which recommends finalists to the GBCI Board of Directors. Candidates must demonstrate expert-level technical proficiency, as well as exceptional impact in education and mentoring, leadership, commitment and service, and advocacy over a minimum of 10 years as a LEED professional. 

The 2025 LEED Fellows will be recognized in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the USGBC Leadership Awards Celebration held in conjunction with the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the largest gathering of green building industry leaders and experts. To explore further opportunities for professional credentials in green building, visit the LEED Professional Credentials page.