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IFoA Volunteer Recognition Awards

Congratulations to all our winners at the inaugural IFoA Volunteer Recognition Awards on 11 February 2026, celebrating the impact our members have across the actuarial profession.

Winners:

  • Volunteer of the Year: Clara Hughes FIA
  • Member Impact: Social Care Working Party
  • Team Excellence: Continuous Mortality Investigation Mortality Projections Committee
  • First Time Volunteer: Leigh Costanza, IFoA student member

Highly Commended: 

  • Volunteer of the Year: Charchit Agrawal FIA C.Act
  • Member Impact: Helena Ingram FIA C.Act
  • Team Excellence: Scottish Board and Women Actuaries Community Committee
  • First Time Volunteer: Anoushka Kothari FIA C.Act

About the awards

More than 3,000 volunteers around the world give their time and expertise to the IFoA. 

Their input helps make sure the actuarial profession remains sustainable, influential and sought after, both as a career and as a source of insight. They are an invaluable part of our work and of the wider actuarial community. 

In February 2026 we held the inaugural ceremony for a new annual celebration of our volunteers, as part of which we recognise outstanding contributions. We look forward to recognising more volunteers in the next edition of the awards.

Recognition

There were four award categories in 2026: 

  • Team Excellence Award: For a group of volunteers who have worked exceptionally well together on a project.
  • First Time Volunteer Award: Recognises the contributions of first-time volunteers.
  • Member Impact Award: For a volunteer or group whose work has significantly impacted the actuarial community.
  • Volunteer of the Year Award: Awarded to an individual who has shown outstanding dedication and made a significant impact to the field.

How to nominate

We will be announcing details of our next recognition awards later in 2026.