Excellence Awards

Unimutual is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement to recognise excellence in Risk Management, Claims Management and Insurance/Protection Services. As a result, Unimutual has created the Unimutual Excellence Awards.

Members and service providers will have the opportunity to participate in the nomination process and be recognised for excellence.

The nomination process is easy – you can nominate yourself or a colleague, team or organisation. The winners will be announced at the Unimutual Conference in March 2025.

Our Awards

Insurance Protection Services

The awards recognise individuals and teams that excel in delivering seamless risk protection programs to their institutions. Categories include Professional of the Year for both individuals and teams, highlighting exceptional service quality, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement and feedback.

Claims Management

The awards recognise individuals and teams that demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards the claims process, effectively assisting their organisation in navigating claims and collating necessary documentation. Additionally, the awards highlight the contributions of third-party service providers who engage constructively with staff, manage expectations, resolve contentious issues, and produce clear and informative reports.

Risk Management

The awards recognise individuals and teams who have created exceptional risk management strategies or innovative solutions that enhance their institution’s strategic, operational, or project risk profile. Categories include Professional of the Year for both individuals and teams, celebrating their contributions to effective risk management.

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2024 Winners

The Unimutual Excellence Awards were introduced to recognise outstanding performance by our Members in the field of Risk Prevention and Risk Protection. In the first half of this year, nominations and judging of the inaugural Unimutual Excellence Awards were finalised, culminating in an awards ceremony at the Unimutual Conference in Hobart. Congratulations to all our winners:

Chi Him Kong, University of Wollongong

Insurance/Protection Services Professional of the Year

Jeff Wiltshire, Procare Claims and Risk

Claims Management Professional of the Year – Third Party Service Provider

Amanda Harley, The University of Queensland

Claims Management Professional of the Year – Joint Winner

Dr Carla Tromans, International House

Claims Management Professional of the Year – Joint Winner

University of South Australia.

Risk Management Professional Team of the Year

Evan Battalis, Murdoch University Guild

Insurance/Protection Services Professional of the Year – Highly Commended

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