1. Risk Professional of the Year
This category is open to RiskNZ members (an Individual Member or listed as part of an existing Corporate Membership). *note this is an individual award.
Entrants should demonstrate their sustained risk leadership and their contribution in making a significant difference to their organisation, clients, or the wider risk management community/industry. Entrants will show mature practice in supporting teams to better manage risk and to achieve business goals. They will have the competence and mana to work with and influence at an executive or governance level.
The judges are looking for evidence of the individual’s effective risk management leadership; strategic and operational thinking; excellent communication skills, the ability to demonstrate positive impacts, while also being respected by their peers.
Applicants should additionally submit a summary CV as supporting information, showcasing highlights from their risk management career.
2. Emerging Risk Professional of the Year
This category is open to RiskNZ members (an Individual Member or listed as part of an existing Corporate Membership). *note this is an individual award.
Entrants in this category should be relatively new to a career in organisational risk management and must have worked in a risk related role for less than five years.
The judges are looking for individuals that can demonstrate that they have contributed to the measurement, management and/or mitigation of risk within their organisation over the last 18 months. Judges will be seeking evidence of strong organisation; planning; negotiating and influencing, and communication skills which are all important attributes of an aspiring risk manager. Successful entrants will be able to provide evidence of one or more of these skills.
Applicants should additionally submit a summary CV as supporting information, illustrating progression within their risk management career.
3. Networking and Partnerships in Risk Management
This category is open to RiskNZ members and non-members. Entrants in this category can be an individual, team or organisation.
The judges are looking for entrants that can demonstrate how collaboration across teams or organisations can effectively manage risk, strengthen strategic delivery and deliver results. This award will be shared across those teams or organisations and provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate strategic advantage in partnerships.
4. “Innovation” – Managing risk during times of significant change
This award is open to RiskNZ members and non-members. Entrants in this category can be an individual, team or organisation.
This award recognises and celebrates innovative practices or approaches. It’s likely this innovation has translated into ongoing business practice for your organisation or your client, and is continuing to demonstrate value, adaptability and business stability. Whilst benefits may not be fully realised yet, the promise is there and you’re excited to share what this could become for your organisation.
