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Member Recognition FAQ Sept 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is this program and why was it created? 

The Society of Actuaries(SOA) created the Member Recognition program to acknowledge the ongoing efforts of our members. This program is another way to recognize your participation and volunteer efforts that advance the actuarial profession. We developed the SOA’s recognition point system based on multiple years of data on member involvement.

  1. How can I earn points?

You can earn points in one or more areas of involvement: volunteerism, professional interest section/community participation, continuing professional development, and accessing the SOA’s information (including completion of directory information), and more. Your points are tracked on a calendar year basis. You can view additional information on how you earn Member Recognition Points here.

  1. Do I earn points for attending SOA webcasts?

You receive Member Recognition Points for your participation in any SOA webcast you attend, including those you attend in a group, regardless of who registers for the webcast. Make sure to record your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for this webcast in the SOA CPD Tracker to easily keep track of your continuing education and to ensure you receive Member Recognition Points for attending an SOA webcast.

  1. How can I qualify for a gift?

Eligible members receive a gift based on their previous year’s participation. Members with 51 points or more qualified for a 2024 Member Recognition gift. There are a maximum of 100 points available.

  1. Do gifts change each year?   

Each year the SOA plans to have different types of gifts for the SOA Member Recognition program.

  1. Why are you spending SOA resources on gifts for members?

The SOA appreciates member participation and we want to acknowledge our members’ ongoing participation and volunteer efforts that advance the actuarial profession. If you do not wish to redeem a gift, you can choose to have the SOA make a donation to The Actuarial Foundation.​​​

  1. What are the total possible number of points available?

There are a maximum of 100 total points members can earn based on their participation throughout the calendar year. You can view additional information on how you earn Member Recognition Points here.

  1. How will I know if I am eligible to receive a gift?

SOA will email you a letter providing you with the total number of Member Recognition Points you earned as of 12/31/2024. If you are eligible for a gift, you will receive a link to our online swag shop where you can choose one gift of your choice. Please use the email address that received the letter to create your online swag shop account. Note that gifts are non-transferable.