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Activity-Based Recognitions
Awarding affiliates with activities that grow the Internal Audit as a profession.
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Collaboration
Affiliate(s) that have developed or shared products, services, or resources to assist other Affiliate’s growth.
Criteria:
Efforts & Impact: Evidence should include how/what resources were shared and how it has contributed to the growth of the receiving Affiliate and/or the profession.
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Innovation
Affiliate(s) that have implemented innovative ways to engage with members and stakeholders.
Criteria:
Originality/Quality of Innovation & Impact: Entry should provide details of the challenges the implementation was supposed to address, the way in which it has met or exceeded expectations, and clear evidence of exemplary results.
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Leadership (Staff/Volunteers)
A recognition for a group of affiliates’ staff/volunteers who have achieved exceptional results because of their leadership or strategic skills. This recognition should not be for a named individual but for an affiliate team.
Criteria:
Efforts & Impact: Evidence should include examples of parties involved that have completed a successful project(s) and how it has contributed to the growth of the Affiliate and/or the profession.
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DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
This recognition is designed to encourage DE&I values and behaviors at the board level or/and in the promotion of the profession locally which results in a positive impact on the Affiliate’s culture and/or membership.
Criteria:
Efforts & Impact: Evidence
should provide details of the initiative and how it has impacted the Affiliate’s culture and/or membership.
Ready to Apply?
Recognition Recipients will be celebrated during Global Assembly. The Activity-Based category recognizes qualified Affiliates that show leadership or have a range of activities and initiatives in the following four areas: Collaboration; Innovation; DE&I; and Leadership of staff/volunteers (local unsung heroes).
When applying, please choose the category that most closely fits the activity you are submitting for consideration. Please review the Application Guide for more information.
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2022 Milestone-based recipient
IIA Greece 25 years
Affiliation with The IIA
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2022 Milestone-based recipient
IIA Netherlands 25 years
Affiliation with The IIA
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2022 Milestone-based recipient
IIA Italy 50 years
Affiliation with The IIA