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Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award

The Bradford Cadmus Memorial Award is a tribute to the memory of Bradford Cadmus - author, educator, researcher, and the first managing director of The Institute.

Victor Z. Brink Award for Distinguished Service

The Victor Z. Brink Award for Distinguished Service was established to recognize individuals who, over time, have given unusual and outstanding service to the profession of internal auditing through participation in the activities of The IIA. 

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Institute's Board of Directors formally established the Lifetime Achievement Award in December 2004 to recognize individual members who, through a lifetime of accomplishments and dedication to The Institute, have impacted the practice of internal auditing, advanced the awareness of The IIA, and inspired professionals around the world to make a difference in our profession and in the organizations we serve.

Leon R. Radde Educator of the Year Award

Each year, the Academic Relations Committee seeks individuals who have made outstanding contributions to internal auditing in the area of education for its Leon R. Radde Educator of the Year Award.

John B. Thurston Award (Internal Auditor)

The Board of Directors of The Institute established the award in March 1952 as a tribute to the memory of John B. Thurston, its first international president and an eminent authority in the field of internal auditing.

Outstanding Contributor Award

Five awards are presented annually to authors of articles published in Internal Auditor that are judged the best by the Communications Advisory Committee.

Esther R. Sawyer Award

This annual award from The IIA Research Foundation is granted to an individual entering or currently enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate or has completed the program in internal auditing at an Internal Auditing Education Partnership school, based on submission of an original manuscript on a specific topic related to modern internal auditing.

Certification Awards - William S. Smith Award (CIA)

The IIA presents the William S. Smith Award to the top-scoring candidates in Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) program during each exam cycle (May and November).

Certification Awards - CCSA Highest Achievement Award

The IIA presents this award to the highest-scoring candidate during that exam cycle. The candidate must be taking the exam for the first time to qualify. The candidate receives an all-expense-paid trip to the annual IIA CSA Conference, where the award is presented.

Certification Awards - CGAP Highest Achievement Award

The IIA presents this award to the highest-scoring candidate during that exam cycle. The candidate must be taking the exam for the first time to qualify. The candidate receives an all-expense-paid trip to the annual IIA General Audit Conference, where the award is presented.

Certification Awards - CFSA Highest Achievement Award

The IIA presents this award to the highest-scoring candidate during that exam cycle. The candidate must be taking the exam for the first time to qualify. The candidate receives an all-expense-paid trip to the annual IIA Financial Services Conference, where the award is presented.