The Bob McDonald Award

2024 Bob McDonald Award Winner – Sue Morrison PFIIA CIA

The Bob McDonald Award 2025 

Named after the first Australian to hold the position of International Chairman of IIA Global, the Bob McDonald Award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the internal audit profession in Australia, to the IIA, or to the theory and practice of internal audit. Past winners have been pioneers, exceptional leader, advocates and champions who through their work and ethics have elevated the internal audit profession.

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Prize

The Award recipient will receive:

  • Citation and engraved plaque

  • Two complimentary tickets to the SOPAC® gala dinner

  • One economy air fare and two nights’ accommodation (capped value)

  • Public recognition across IIA-Australia media

Terms & Conditions

Eligibility

To be eligible, a nominee must be:

  • Able to demonstrate outstanding and significant contributions to the profession through any of the following:

    • Actively maintaining the highest professional IIA Standards and contributing to the profession’s growth and success within Australia.

    • Acting in accordance with the IIA Standards to deliver a major public justice or business improvement.

    • Supporting others enter the profession and/or achieve professional growth.

    • Leading the IIA as a volunteer, locally and/or internationally.

    • Developing innovative professional solutions and sharing these with the profession.

    • Conducting research, authoring technical publications and advancing the shared knowledge base of professional practice.

  • A financial Professional 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 two external referees. 
  • 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)
  • Referees will be interviewed in late November and we ask that they commit to a panel interview at that time.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be announced in Feburary 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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View Our Awarded Members

You can view all previous winners of the IIA‑Australia Excellence Awards—including recipients of the Bob McDonald Award for Professional Excellence, Internal Auditor of the Year, Emerging Internal Audit Leader, Internal Audit Team of the Year. 

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