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Internal Auditor of the Year
Award

This Award recognises an individual’s contribution as an internal auditor to their organisation's performance through the delivery of a major strategic outcome while upholding the Standards. 

Prize

The shortlisted nominees will receive:

  • Two complimentary tickets to SOPAC® gala dinner, one economy air fare ticket and one night’s accommodation (capped value)

  • Public recognition across IIA-Australia media

The Award winner will receive

  • an engraved plaque and letter of achievement

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See Terms and Conditions for Details​

Eligibility

To be eligible, a nominee must be:

  • Be able to demonstrate one or more of the following:

  • Introduced innovative internal audit approaches in their organisation that improved audit outcomes.

  • Increased the visibility and credibility of Internal Audit function with senior management and/or the Board.

  • Achieved a significant organisational benefit through the work of the internal audit function.

  • Successful implementation of other initiatives not referred to above.

  • Be able to provide the organisation’s endorsement of the achievement.

  • Have a minimum of 5 years' experience as an internal auditor and be employed in the profession at the time of nominating.

  • Have good professional standing and be a financial member of IIA-Australia.

People who are ineligible to apply:​

  • IIA Global and IIA-Australia Board and Board Committee members at the time of nomination or judging are not eligible. 

  • Any person who has directly or indirectly received payment for work performed for IIA-Australia in the 12 months prior to nomination.

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Process & Requirements

  1. Nominations close midnight AEDT 1 December 2024.

  2. The IIA-Team may conduct a preliminary screening interview with eligible candidates’ and/or referees.  

  3. The judging panel will review and determine shortlists (noting that if they believe there is no suitable candidate none will be awarded).  

  4. Shortlisted candidates will be notified 18 December 2024. At this time, shortlisted candidates will be asked to commit to a panel interview the week commencing 3 February 2025, ensure their referees are are available for a call that same week, and make travel plans to attend the SOPAC Gala Dinner in Melbourne on 1 April 2025. 

  5. The judging panel will determine the winner of each Award and this will remain confidential until announced on the night. 

  6. Winners announced at SOPAC Gala Dinner.

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