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IIRSM Risk Excellence Awards 2027 Application Form

Our awards are independent and free to enter for both IIRSM members and non-members. You may enter more than one category but must complete a separate form for each.

How to enter
When entering or nominating for an award, please note that for all entries, at least part of the project or its impact must have taken place between May 2026 and Feb 2027.

The application is broken down into the following sections:
  • why you or your nominee are eligible for the award
  • how you/your nominee meet/s the criteria for the award
You can then upload supporting evidence (photographs, images, graphs, videos, presentations etc) along with your references.

You can apply for yourself or nominate a colleague/employee/team or organisation. To apply for more than one award please start a new form for each one.

The deadline for entries is 3 February 2027 at 4pm. Applications will then be sent to our team of judges for scoring. Each award category has its own team of judges who read, assess and score independently. Average scores are then calculated for each category and ranked. The highest ranking application wins that award category. In the event of a tie the applications are sent to an adjudication judging panel for a final decision.

For Presidents' Commendation nominations, a shortlist will be presented to the IIRSM Council with the supporting statements. The Council will choose a winner who will be invited to attend the IIRSM Awards to collect the award.
What makes a good application?
Judges appreciate applications which are clearly matched to the awards category criteria and those which have had a measurable impact. Good applications demonstrate achievements with clear evidence that strengthens the application.

Top tips for a tip top application!
1. Select the award category that best matches your/your nominee's strengths. If there are multiple then enter multiple!
2. Review the entry criteria and make sure you can clearly explain how your entry meets each one and why you/your nominee should win.
3. Evidence your claims with supporting documents, case studies, reports, and testimonials. Ensure that these documents are well-organised, clearly labelled and easy for reviewers to understand.
4. Gather all the references, evidence and data that shows the impact of the work carried out before you start your entry.
5. Pay attention to the word limit.
6. Take time to apply – a quick or rushed application will not be as good as one you take time over.
7. Fill in every section of the application form. Entries with missing sections, including references, will receive lower scores.
8. Proof-read your application and seek feedback from peers or mentors in the risk management field. They can provide valuable insights and suggestions for improvement.
9. Pick your supporting referee carefully, they should know about the impact the work has had and be able to write a reference for you. Include the reference itself in your entry rather than only listing the referee.
10. Submit your entry on time and as fully as possible - incomplete entries will not be considered so it's important that you click submit when you have completed your application.

Please read the information about the awards, including the Terms and Conditions prior to submitting your entry. All details can be found here: IIRSM Risk Excellence Awards

If you have any questions, you can contact us via events@iirsm.org
YOUR DETAILS(Required.)
APPLICATION TYPE - who are you nominating for an award?(Required.)
If you are nominating someone else, a team or organisation please give the following details about them:
LinkedIn Profile URL (for the entrant, organisation, or nominated individual. If the entry is shortlisted as a finalist, this profile may be tagged in our LinkedIn posts.)
ENTRY TITLE (if shortlisted as a finalist, this will be how your entry appears on award listings, announcements, and on the awards and certificates for winners):(Required.)
AWARDS CATEGORIES - Tick the award category you are entering or nominating someone else/ team for.

If entering or nominating for more than one award, you need to complete a separate application form for each entry.(Required.)