diff --git a/WORKBOARD.yaml b/WORKBOARD.yaml
index 1c35f72..6cc305d 100644
--- a/WORKBOARD.yaml
+++ b/WORKBOARD.yaml
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ items:
     owner: jp
   - id: CTO-WORK-009
     title: Stage 1 Gated Case Engine PRD
-    status: candidate
+    status: validated
     source: sot/03-PROTOCOLS/CTO-CASE-STAGE1-GATED-ENGINE-PRD.md
     owner: jp
   - id: CTO-WORK-010