The AFA Award Program reflects the Association’s belief that recognising excellence in the practice of financial advice is integral to building a strong profession, according to AFA CEO Richard Klipin.

“The Award program demonstrates the AFA’s commitment to the growth of professionalism by not just recognising excellence in advice, but acknowledging and encouraging the next generation of advisers. Also vital to the profession’s future is increasing diversity and continually raising the bar on education standards,” said Mr Klipin.

The Award Program includes:

• AFA Adviser of the Year
• AFA Rising Star of the Year
• AFA Excellence in Education
• AFA Female Excellence in Advice

AFA Adviser of the Year – proudly sponsored by Zurich
Now in its 10th year, this award has been sponsored by Zurich since its inception in 2003.  To date a record 51 nominations have been received for the 2012 award.

The purpose of the Adviser of the Year Award is to pay tribute to individuals who not only run highly successful financial advisory businesses but who also go above and beyond in contributing to the financial services industry and wider community.

To celebrate the award’s 10th anniversary, cocktail events were held around Australia. Past winners received commemorative gifts and this year’s nominees received commemorative trophies.

AFA Rising Star Award – proudly sponsored by OnePath
The AFA Rising Star Award recognises up-and-coming advisers who provide quality advice, excellence in practice management, demonstrate a commitment to education and contribute to the industry and general community.

The Award reflects the AFA’s belief that recognising excellent practice is integral to nurturing a strong, professional industry.

AFA Excellence in Education Award – proudly sponsored by Asteron Life
Previously known as the AFA Student of the Year, this award is intended to support and reward those who undertake the challenge of acquiring knowledge. It recognises commitment and excellence in advice through participation in further education. For those just starting out in the industry – and for those who have been around since it began – because ongoing education is key to continually raising the bar of financial advice.

AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (NEW) – proudly sponsored by TAL
Established in 2011, the Female Excellence in Advice Award is the latest Award to join the award program.

A joint initiative of the AFA and TAL, the Award was established to identify and reward female financial advisers showing outstanding professional excellence and leadership within the profession. It seeks to enable a better gender balance in the sector by encouraging more women to enter into and take leadership roles. Importantly, the Award also aims to generate awareness about the challenges facing many women in securing their financial future.

“AFA Award winners and finalists lead the way and create a more trusted, robust and diverse profession to help Australians secure their financial future. Promoting outstanding achievers in advice will continue to raise the bar for the profession,” said Mr Klipin.

Winners will be announced at the AFA National Conference on the Gold Coast in October.

For more information and nomination details, visit the AFA website at www.afa.asn.au

31 July 2012

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