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RMIA Risk Awards
Each year, the RMIA proudly honours outstanding leadership in risk management with prestigious awards, celebrating member achievements and advancing the profession.
All award winners are honoured and celebrated for their outstanding accomplishments in the industry over the past 12 months.
Interested in the 2025 Risk Awards? Here are five compelling reasons to get involved:
Gain National Recognition: All finalists are spotlighted across the industry, bringing invaluable exposure and credibility.
Awards for Every Risk Professional: With nine diverse categories, there’s a fitting award to celebrate every risk expert's unique contributions.
Become Part of RMIA’s Prestigious Alumni: Winners join an esteemed network of past awardees, amplifying career impact and connections.
Celebrate and Reward Dedication: Recognise hard work, resilience, and innovation by nominating yourself or a colleague.
Quick and Simple Nomination: Initial nominations take just two minutes—an easy step towards industry-wide recognition.
2025 Award Categories
Risk Leader of the Year
Risk Leader of the Year - APAC Region
Public Sector Risk Leader of the Year
Risk Manager of the Year
Risk Consultant of the Year
Risk Team of the Year
Risk Student of the Year
Risk Volunteer of the Year
NextGen Risk Professional of the Year - NEW CATEGORY!
RMIA State Chapter of the Year (internal)
Eligibility
Risk Leader of the Year
15+ years of risk management experience
Risk Leader of the Year - APAC Region
5-10 years of leadership experience, working within the APAC region during 2024
Public Sector Risk Leader of the Year
5-10 years of leadership experience, working within the public sector during 2024
Risk Manager of the Year
10+ years of risk management experience
Risk Consultant of the Year
Nominee has operated as a risk consultant within the last 12 months
Risk Team of the Year
A risk management team that has exhibited exceptional risk management strategies, problem-solving, and attributes of team cohesion, including aspects where the team has partnered with their organisation to deliver strategic or operational outcomes
Risk Student of the Year
An undergraduate, postgraduate or recent graduate (within the last 12 months), who is/was enrolled in a risk management-related program at a recognised educational institution and demonstrates an academic focus on risk management, compliance, or a related field, through coursework, research projects or industry placements
Risk Volunteer of the Year
Nominee who has volunteered their time and expertise within the industry for the purpose of advancing the risk management profession through promoting best practices, mentoring emerging professionals, impacting the community, or upholding ethical standards and integrity within the industry. Their contributions must demonstrate a clear purpose and positive impact on the risk management community
NextGen Risk Professional of the Year
Nominee is a young professional who was under 35 years of age during 2024, with 5 or fewer years in risk-related roles or contributions to risk initiatives. Open to both industry employees and external contributors, nominees should demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, impactful contributions, and proactive improvements in risk practices
