For years, the Society Awards Programme has recognised the outstanding achievement, support, and dedication of societies and volunteers.
As Societies 2.0 comes to fruition, we are excited to announce a refresh to the programme to enhance its relevance, prestige, and influence. We aim to more closely align the programme with our strategy; simplify the application and judging processes; encourage greater participation; and ensure that the best ideas and examples from the global society network are highlighted and leveraged. Our award categories include:
Most Outstanding Societies by Size
Recognising societies based on membership size with exceptional across-the-board performance. Societies are evaluated by performance in the following areas:
- Strategic direction: a solid mission, vision, strategic objectives, and a healthy project pipeline;
- Governance and leadership: society structure, volunteer management, and governing policies;
- Develop future professionals: candidate and student support;
- Deliver member value: high-quality continuing education programmes, platforms, and events;
- Build market integrity: thought-leadership, advocacy efforts, and outreach;
- Advance professionalism and professional recognition: brand awareness, regulatory waivers, etc.; and,
- Professionalize society operations: administrative, employment, financial, and technological operations.
Impact and Innovation Award
Recognising societies executing high impact and highly innovative initiatives that have strong potential for widespread society interest and further development. Emphasis is placed on initiatives with the potential for widespread society interest and further roll-out.
While weight is given to initiatives focused on delivering member value and building market integrity, initiatives can be more widely focused. Specific success metrics are extremely important.
Volunteers of the Year Award
Recognising society leaders who have demonstrated exemplary results with their society, the CFA Institute community, and beyond.
Learn what a winning Society Award Application looks like!
You can view the most recent winning Society Award Program application forms on the Society Center.
2020 applications will open in early 2020.