The APIG Gilchrist Connell Frank Earl Award recognises individuals who demonstrate excellence in the financial lines sector of the insurance industry while embodying the core values of Frank Earl: Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency.

Applications are now open for 2025 Award

Submissions for the 2025 APIG Gilchrist Connell Frank Earl Award are now open, and close on Friday, 15 August.

Submissions should be no more than 800 words and should address the following questions:

·       How does the Nominee meet the Criteria of HONESTY?

·       How does the Nominee meet the Criteria of INTEGRITY?

·       How does the Nominee meet the Criteria of TRANSPARENCY?

·       Please provide up to three other reasons or activities that support the nomination.

To submit your nomination, please fill in your details here.

Award details

The winner of the 2025 APIG Gilchrist Connell Frank Earl Award will receive:

§  their name on the APIG Gilchrist Connell Frank Earl Award perpetual trophy (and a miniature version to keep)

§  credit towards attending a domestic or international conference to the value of AUD$6,000.

Nomination Criteria

The award is named for Frank Earl who was one of Australia's most highly regarded insurance brokers. It was established in 2010 and is presented biennially at the APIG National Conference.

Frank Earl personified HONESTY, INTEGRITY and TRANSPARENCY in his exemplary career. He considered these to be fundamental characteristics for success as an individual and for the success of the industry as a whole.

The core criteria for evaluating nominees will be based on their ability to demonstrate how they conduct themselves in their day-to-day work and as a participant in the industry, consistently reflecting the core values of honesty, integrity and transparency.

Nominees' overall professionalism in their service to the industry, including leadership, innovation and creativity, and commitment to continued professional development, further education and mentorship will also be considered.

Eligibility

Any participant in the financial lines sector of the insurance industry who is a current APIG member can make a nomination or be nominated for the award. This includes insurer and reinsurer underwriters, brokers and claims personnel, as well as consultants, advisers and lawyers.

There are no restrictions on age, role or years of experience.

Nominations made by third parties will remain anonymous and self-nomination is permitted. Current APIG committee members and Gilchrist Connell staff are not eligible to apply.

Evaluation

All nominees will be contacted by APIG and asked to confirm their agreement to be considered for the Award. Submissions will then be assessed by an evaluation committee whose members include:

§  the APIG National President

§  the APIG Company Secretary

§  an APIG National Committee representative

§  a Gilchrist Connell representative.

How to apply

To submit your nomination, please fill in your details here.

The winner will be announced at the 2025 APIG National Conference in September.

Previous winners

Alison Percival - 2023

Lucinda Conlon - 2021

Jason Howard – 2018
Jane Pochon – 2016
Ewen McKay – 2013
Robert Beaton – 2011

APIG wishes to thank Gilchrist Connell for its generous support of the Frank Earl Award.