From time to time, the Society acknowledges a select group of individuals whose contribution has made a significant impact on the Society. 

In 2025, the Society was proud to award Honorary Fellowship to Alexandre da Cunha, Alison Wilding RA, Christopher Le Brun RA, Grayson Perry RA, Humphrey Ocean RA,  Jacqueline Poncelet, Rebecca Salter PRA, Richard Deacon RA, Richard Stone, Saad Qureshi, Sokari Douglas Camp CBE, as well as Honorary Membership to Rachel Goodison and Serena Korda.