Professional Achievement
Important update: Professional Achievement Diploma withdrawal
Please be advised that we are retiring the Professional Achievement Diploma. The six-month withdrawal period commences on 1 August 2025, with the final date for applications being 31 January 2026.
This change paves the way for an exciting new honorary awards system that will better reflect the diverse achievements within our global community. Further details will be announced soon.
If you're considering applying for the Professional Achievement Diploma, please submit your application before the deadline.
About the LCME Professional Achievement Diploma
This diploma, the highest awarded by LCME, demands a truly exceptional demonstration of ability at the very highest standard. In order to pass, the candidate must present a body of work demonstrating achievement of the highest professional standing. The standard expected is broadly equivalent to that of a Master's degree.
Candidates, or the nominating party, should submit a portfolio of documentation setting out why they believe the candidate should be considered for this award. The portfolio must include, as its principal constituent part, a written submission setting out the work of the candidate and assessing its significance. Additionally, supporting documentation such as concert programmes, CD recordings, press cuttings, reviews, scores, articles, books, lists of publications, references, etc., may be included in a supporting capacity.
There are no absolute rules for the conferral of FLCM by Professional Achievement. However, in general, the assessment board will be looking for evidence of a clear and significant body of work representing a major contribution within the field of the performing arts and/or arts education, whether in association with LCME or independently. This might involve one or more of the following areas: performance, composition, arranging, conducting, teaching/education, Church music, recording/producing, scholarship, administration, examining and assessment. Normally, candidates will be expected to have attained national or international recognition in the appropriate field. The work may be in the field of music, drama and communication, or both.
Where the candidate is being nominated by a nominating party, this should be made without the candidate's knowledge.
How to enter?
Please complete this online entry form and submit your information by 31 January 2026.
Please note that paper entry forms are no longer accepted.