SOA 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.
Volunteer Awards
DEI Champion Award
The SOA honors individuals making important strides in the diversity, equity and inclusion space. Nominations are open from April 21, 2024 through June 3, 2024. Learn more about the process and nominate a volunteer.
Lifetime Volunteer Awards
This award honors long-time volunteers for their continued support and mentorship within the SOA and the actuarial profession. Nominations are open April 21, 2024 through June 3, 2024. Learn more about the process and nominate a volunteer.
Outstanding Volunteer Award
The SOA recognizes volunteers for their outstanding dedication, team collaboration and effective communication, leadership and their inspiration to others. Nominations are open April 21, 2024 through June 3, 2024. Learn more about the process and nominate a volunteer.
Partner Volunteer Award
The SOA recognizes non-member volunteers who have contributed their time and expertise to help the SOA accomplish its mission. Nominations are open April 21, 2024 through June 3, 2024. Learn more about the process and nominate a volunteer.
Volunteer List
We appreciate the commitment of our 2023 volunteers for all they do to move the actuarial profession forward. View the 2023 Volunteer List.
Societal Purpose Awards
Spotlight Societal Purpose Award
The SOA Spotlight Societal Purpose Award is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary contributions of candidates, members, affiliates, and employers who are leaders in championing community involvement for positive purpose. Nominations are open April 21, 2024 through June 3, 2024. Learn more about the Spotlight Societal Purpose Award.
- Member Spotlight Societal Purpose Award – Nominees must be an Individual SOA Member who has been nominated for their community efforts over the past 24 months.
Nominate - Affiliate Spotlight Societal Purpose Award – Nominees must be an SOA Affiliate Member that has passed at least two SOA exams and has been nominated for their community efforts over the past 24 months.
Nominate - Employer Spotlight Societal Purpose Award – Nominees must be an employer of at least two or more SOA members that have been nominated for community efforts organized through the employer over the past 24 months.
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Presidential Awards
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. See the list of past recipients.
Presidential Award
Each year the SOA president chooses outstanding individual(s) who had a positive impact upon them personally. See the list of presidential award winners.
Outstanding Session Awards
The SOA Outstanding Session Award program recognizes the moderators and speakers at the best sessions at SOA flagship meetings.
2023 Session Award Recipients
2022 Session Award Recipients
2021 Session Award Recipients
2020 Session Award Recipients