The following criteria is used when considering applicants of mention for the Notable Herbal Contributor.

• A herbalist who has worked with in the field of herbal medicine for at least 25 years (Outside of consulting in a clinic environment consulting with clients in a practitioner-client centered relationship. Not in private practice in a clinic environment)
• May be nominated by provincial herbal association, the CCHA or an individual
• Minimal criteria of herbal medicine contribution is at least 25 years
• Contribution to industry within the field of herbal medicine, (product development, research, activism, consultants to business, herbal event planning, community events)
• Academic contributions (writing and/ or teaching)
• Please submit a background biography
• Retired and deceased members are welcome to be nominated (A family member may accept a certificate for a deceased)
• Accepted nominees will have their names listed under the Notable Herbal Contributor section of the websiteb