GDC has been recognizing as Fellows those designers who make major contributions to Canadian graphic design. Designers who have received the honour include Allan Fleming (1960), Burton Kramer (1975), Chris Yaneff (1983), Paul Arthur (1996), Jim Rimmer (2007), and Mark Busse (2014). Organization As of July 2014, GDC consists of nine chapters across Canada, facilitating a national, ongoing exchange of ideas and information for designers and students: Alberta North — Amanda Schutz CGD, President Alberta South - Danny Lijn, CGD Arctic — Mark Rutledge CGD, President Atlantic — Paul Williams CGD, President BC Mainland — Leanne Prain, CGD, President BC Vancouver Island — Emrys Damon Miller CGD, President Manitoba — Carson Samson CGD, President Saskatchewan North — Josh Nagy, CGD Saskatchewan South — Justin Swedberg, CGD Members At Large (including Ontario and Quebec) Affiliations GDC is a professional member of ico-D (International Council of Communication Design), the worldwide non-governmental body representing the graphic design profession. This provides GDC members with the opportunity for international recognition, professional development, and a global perspective on graphic design. The Société des designers graphiques du Québec (SDGQ), representing graphic designers in the province of Quebec, has a formal relationship with the GDC. CGD Certification GDC certifies and licenses members whose services meet the standardized criteria. The CGD certification mark is recognized across Canada as the mark of professional services and ethical business conduct. Current certification requirements and guidelines can be found at gdc.design. See also Association of Registered Graphic Designers Salazar Awards Société des designers graphiques du Québec References External links Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) Website Graphic design Design institutions Communication design Professional associations based in Canada Organizations based in Ontario 1956 establishments in Ontario Arts organizations established in 1956