Volunteer Awards
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) recognizes the volunteers who go above and beyond to help advance the actuarial profession. Here are a few of the ways we honor volunteers.
Annual Outstanding Volunteer Award
The SOA recognizes volunteers for their outstanding dedication, team collaboration and effective communication, leadership and their inspiration to others. Learn about the nomination process and see the list of past recipients.
Lifetime Volunteer Awards
This award honors long-time volunteers for their continued support and mentorship within the SOA and the actuarial profession. Learn about the nomination process and see the list of past recipients.
Distinguished Service Award
The current SOA President honors an individual who has made a consistent and significant contribution to the advancement of the actuarial profession or society at large. Learn about this award and see the list of recipients.
Presidential Award
Each year the SOA president chooses outstanding individual(s) who had a positive impact upon them personally. See the annual list of presidential award winners.
Partner Volunteer Award
The SOA recognizes non-member volunteers who have contributed their time and expertise to help the SOA accomplish its mission. Learn about the nomination process and see the list of past recipients.
Outstanding Session Awards
The SOA Outstanding Session Award program recognizes the moderators and speakers at the best sessions at SOA flagship meetings.
2020 Session Award Recipients
- 2020 SOA Virtual Annual Meeting & Exhibit
- 2020 Health Virtual Meeting
- 2020 Life & Annuity Virtual Symposium
- 2020 Valuation Actuary Virtual Symposium
2019 Session Award Recipients