Nominations are now open for the 2026 RMIA Risk Awards!

Recognising excellence, dedication and leadership in risk.

Each year, the RMIA Risk Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams who are shaping the future of risk management across Australia and the Asia–Pacific region. These awards recognise those who go beyond compliance to create meaningful impact, strengthen resilience, and advance the profession through innovation, leadership and collaboration.

As the largest and most respected professional association for risk management in the region, the RMIA is proud to honour excellence through the annual Risk Awards. The program is part of RMIA’s ongoing commitment to elevating professional standards and recognising those who demonstrate exceptional skill, insight and integrity in their work.

Whether you are an experienced leader, a rising professional, a consultant, or part of a high-performing risk team, these awards provide an opportunity to showcase your achievements, share your story, and inspire others within the risk community.

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Award Categories and Eligibility

Risk Leader of the Year

Eligibility: 15 or more years of risk management experience.
Who can nominate: Self-nomination or nomination by someone familiar with the nominee’s work.
Selection criteria: Recognised for leadership and influence across the organisation, and for contributing to the development of the profession.

Risk Manager of the Year

Eligibility: 10 or more years of risk management experience.
Who can nominate: Self-nomination or nomination by someone familiar with the nominee’s work.
Selection criteria: Delivered excellence in the management of risk for their organisation.

Risk Consultant of the Year

Eligibility: Operated as a risk consultant within the past 12 months.
Who can nominate: Self-nomination or nomination by someone familiar with the nominee’s work.
Selection criteria: Delivered excellence in consultancy, supporting organisations in risk management and enhancing business performance.

APAC Risk Leader of the Year

Eligibility: 5 to 10 years of leadership experience, working within the APAC region (outside Australia) during 2025.
Who can nominate: Self-nomination or nomination by someone familiar with the nominee’s work.
Selection criteria: Demonstrates excellence and influence across an organisation, contributing to the advancement of the risk profession regionally.

Public Sector Risk Leader of the Year

Eligibility: 5 to 10 years of leadership experience within the public sector during 2025.
Who can nominate: Self-nomination or nomination by someone familiar with the nominee’s work.
Selection criteria: Recognised for driving excellence in public sector risk management and contributing to the advancement of the field.

NextGen Risk Professional of the Year

Eligibility: Aged under 35 during 2025, with 5 or fewer years of experience in risk-related roles or initiatives.
Who can nominate: Self-nomination or nomination by someone familiar with the nominee’s work.
Selection criteria: Demonstrates commitment to learning, impact in practice, and proactive improvement in risk management.

Risk Team of the Year

Eligibility: A team of three or more that has worked together on a project or initiative delivering significant organisational benefits.
Who can nominate: Self-nomination or nomination by someone familiar with the team’s work.
Selection criteria: Demonstrates exceptional collaboration, innovation, and partnership with the business to deliver strategic or operational outcomes.

Risk Student of the Year

Eligibility: Undergraduate, postgraduate, or recent graduate (within the last 12 months) of a risk-related program at a recognised educational institution.
Who can nominate: Self-nomination or nomination by someone familiar with the nominee’s academic or professional work.
Selection criteria: Demonstrates academic excellence and commitment to advancing risk management practice.

Risk Volunteer of the Year

Eligibility: A volunteer who has contributed their time and expertise to advance the risk profession through mentoring, advocacy or community engagement.
Who can nominate: Self-nomination or nomination by someone familiar with the nominee’s volunteer work.
Selection criteria: Demonstrates a clear purpose and positive impact on the risk management community.

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