CIPFA’s regional autumn forum took place on 18–19 October in Bournemouth, hosted jointly by the South East and South West regions.
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The forum was well attended by CIPFA members and students. Sessions included an update on the competency framework, CIPFA’s HEI strategy, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and the CIPFA/ICAEW dual membership offering.
Three awards were presented by 2023/24 CIPFA President Caroline Rassell.
Innovation of the Year Award, selected via self-assessment submission
South East – CIPFA Development Programme
The Events Programme of the Year, selected via self-assessment submissions
North East
The Hedley Marshall Award, nominated by members
Christina Earls – CIPFA South West