About the Award
The Community Excellence Member of the Year Award recognises a NIBA Member who has made an exceptional effort in helping their clients or positively contributing to their community.
Supported by Liberty Specialty Markets, the award also underlines the importance of Members’ contributions that go beyond their regular work responsibilities and to highlight the value of charity and community service.
The Award is a national award.
Key Dates
Entrants must be available to participate in their state’s Award Panel Interview and Gala Lunch, as well as all other award activities as outlined below.
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Event
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9 July
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Applications open
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8 August
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Applications close
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11-22 August
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Submissions reviewed by judging panel & shortlisted
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8-12 September
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Online video panel interviews
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15 September
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Finalists announced and invited to NIBA Convention
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20 October
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Winner announced at NIBA Convention, Gold Coast*
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*Complimentary NIBA Convention offered to finalists. Travel and accommodation at own expense.
To be eligible, nominees must meet the following:
- Be a member of NIBA
- Be available for all the key dates outlined
- Past entrants to the award can re-enter.
- Previous winners will not be eligible for the award.
Must be able to demonstrate a combination of:
- Claims advocacy in action
- Technical competence in insurance as applied to Claims
- Strength of client and underwriter relationships
- Improvement in claims process and practice, leading to better client outcomes.
2024 Community Excellence Member of the Year Award
Paul Reis Austbrokers Comsure

