awards

They reward practitioners at every level, from those starting out in their career to those innovating and leading the profession. They also acknowledge the personal contributions of our volunteers, who help to support members and students wherever they reside. Find out about our student prizes.

Find out how to nominate someone for a CIPFA award below.

Cliff Nicholson Award

Awarded for: Innovation and excellence in public service auditing
Deadline for nominations: Closed
Established by: Cliff Nicholson CBE, President in 1990.
Awarded at: The Annual Audit Conference dinner.
The prize: A beautiful cut glass crystal bowl and certificate.
Contact: Matthew Allen (T: +44 (0)20 7543 5680, E: matthew.allen@cipfa.org).

• Cliff Nicholson Award flyer and nomination form 2013

Dr Hedley Marshall CBE Memorial Award

Awarded for: an outstanding contribution to regional activities.
Established for: Dr Hedley Marshall, Institute President in 1953.
Awarded at: Conference for the Regions.
Contact: Dee Noonan (E: deirdre.noonan@cipfa.org).

Sir Harry Page Merit Award

Awarded for: an outstanding piece of work in the field of public service accounting and financial management (awarded to an individual or group).
Deadline for nominations: Friday 10 May 2013
Established by: Sir Harry Page, President in 1968. First presented in 1969.
Awarded at: the CIPFA annual conference.
The prize: The Sir Harry Page Merit Award trophy.
Contact: Julian Smith (T: +44 (0)20 7543 5795, E: julian.smith@cipfa.org).

• Sir Harry Page Merit Award flyer and nomination form (PDF, 725 KB)

Tom Sowerby Award

Awarded for: outstanding service to CIPFA students
Deadline for nominations: Closed.
Established by: Tom Sowerby, President from 1973 to 1974.
Awarded at: The National Student Forum Annual conference.
The prize: Tom Sowerby trophy (for the year) and a commemorative engraved salver.
Contact: Adrian Pulham (E: adrian.pulham@cipfa.org.uk).

• Tom Sowerby Award flyer 2013 (PDF, 440 KB)
• Tom Sowerby nomination form  (Word, 58 KB)
• Tom Sowerby example nomination form (PDF, 262 KB)