Now in its eighth year, the Award invites advisers from across the industry to nominate the best new advisers they know or work with.

To be considered a Rising Star, young advisers need to:

• Demonstrate high levels of advisory skills and knowledge
• Have been working as an adviser for three years or less
• Be based in a practice, either as an employee or as a principal
• Provide quality/holistic advice
• Have made contributions to the community
• Have contributed to the industry
• Have an appropriate educational background and qualifications.

Richard Klipin, Chief Executive Officer of the AFA, said: “At a time when our industry is going through great change, it’s important for us to recognise and celebrate some of the outstanding new blood that’s coming through.

“Every year we’re overwhelmed by the calibre of the advisers nominated. They’ve come from all parts of Australia, and from a diverse range of professional and educational backgrounds, but they share an energy and passion that will do great things for our industry in the future.”

The Award has been sponsored by OnePath since its inception. Commenting on their involvement, Gerard Kerr, OnePath’s Head of Retail Product Marketing and Reinsurance, said: “We’re pleased to once again be supporting such a worthwhile and prestigious award.

This is the eighth consecutive year we’ve sponsored the Award, and it is our way of helping recognise, celebrate and support tomorrow’s leaders.

Mr Kerr said the Award continues to unearth some remarkable individuals. “All of them deserve to be acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to their clients, their industry and their community.”

Nominations for the Award can be made online at www.afarisingstar.com.au before 31 July.

Nominees must be members of the AFA, and the winner will be announced at the AFA National Conference on 28 October 2012.

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