SOA Outstanding Volunteer Awards
The SOA recognizes our volunteers for their outstanding dedication, team collaboration and effective communication, leadership and their inspiration to others. This award provides a way for members and staff to help recognize volunteers for their contributions to the SOA and the profession. See the 2023 recipients of the Outstanding Volunteer Award.
Nomination
Any SOA volunteer or staff member can nominate an individual who has volunteered.
Eligibility
SOA Outstanding Volunteer Award nominees must:
- be a current SOA Member. Non-SOA Members are not eligible for nomination.
- have volunteered with the SOA in the last 18 months.
- be nominated for volunteer activities within the SOA ONLY – not The Actuarial Foundation.
- not be a current SOA Board Member.
- not be a previous Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient within the last five (5) years.
Criteria
When nominating a volunteer, consider the following types of contributions an outstanding volunteer demonstrates.
- Contributes to superior performance and growth
- Demonstrates strong commitment and gets results
- Exhibits extraordinary effort
- Fosters and executes new ideas while challenging biases
- Takes on a leadership role and inspires others
- Invites collaboration and inclusivity for all in team activities
- Mentors new volunteers
- Communicates effectively
Submission
Stay tuned for more information on the 2024 nomination window.
Selection
All nominations will be forwarded to the Society of Actuaries’ Volunteer Awards Committee when you click on the Submit Button within the document. This committee is comprised of SOA volunteers from the Education, Research, Professional Development, International and Special Practice areas of the SOA. The team will review the submissions and select the 2024 Honorees.
Recognition
Award recipients will be announced at the 2024 ImpACT Conference, October 27-30, 2024.
Any questions regarding this process can be directed to the Volunteer Engagement Team at volunteer@soa.org.