Internal Auditor of the Year Award

2024 Internal Auditor of the Year – Kate Bethell PMIIA

Internal Auditor of the Year Award 2025 

This Award recognises an individual’s contribution as an internal auditor to their organisation's performance through the delivery of a major strategic outcome while upholding the Standards. 

Make a Nomination 

Prize

The shortlisted nominees will receive:

  • Two complimentary tickets to SOPAC® gala dinner, one economy air fare ticket and one night’s accommodation (capped value)

  • Public recognition across IIA-Australia media

The Award winner will receive:

  • an engraved plaque and letter of achievement

Eligibility

To be eligible, a nominee must:

  • Be able to demonstrate one or more of the following:

    • Introduced innovative internal audit approaches in their organisation that improved audit outcomes.
    • Increased the visibility and credibility of Internal Audit function with senior management and/or the Board.
    • Achieved a significant organisational benefit through the work of the internal audit function.
    • Successful implementation of other initiatives not referred to above.

  • Be able to provide the organisation’s endorsement of the achievement.

  • Have a minimum of 5 years' experience as an internal auditor and be employed in the profession at the time of nominating.

  • Have good professional standing and be a financial member of IIA-Australia.

People who are ineligible to apply:​

  • IIA Global and IIA-Australia Board and Board Committee members at the time of nomination or judging are not eligible. 

  • Any person who has directly or indirectly received payment for work performed for IIA-Australia in the 12 months prior to nomination.

Process & Requirements

  • Nominations close midnight AEDT 3 November 2025
  • Please include the name and contact details of one internal and one external referee. CEO or direct report and ARC Chair are viewed favourably
  • The IIA-Australia Team may conduct a preliminary screening interview with eligible candidates and/or referees. The application form maybe forwarded to third parties for confirmation of statements
  • The judging panel will review, interview and determine shortlists (noting that if they believe there is no suitable candidate, none will be awarded)
  • Nominees may be interviewed in late November and we ask that they commit to a panel interview at that time.
  • Referees will be interviewed in early December and we would ask they are available to commit to a panel interview at this time
  • Finalists will be announced in February 2026
  • The judging panel will determine the winner remain confidential until announced during the SOPAC® Awards ceremony
  • If you are unable to complete the nomination form online, please contact [email protected]

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