Risk & Governance Excellence Award

Awarded to an in-house lawyer or legal team demonstrating outstanding excellence in managing legal risk, compliance, and governance within their organisation, including through the integration of legal and non-legal functions.

Risk & Governance Excellence Award | Award Criteria

Criteria 1

Demonstrated excellence in identifying, managing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risk within the organisation.

Criteria 2

Demonstrated effectiveness in developing, implementing, or enhancing governance frameworks, compliance programs, or risk management processes.

Criteria 3

Demonstrated ability to influence and embed risk-aware and compliant behaviours across the organisation, including through cross-functional collaboration.

Criteria 4

Evidence of a significant positive impact on organisational outcomes, such as improved risk management, regulatory compliance, governance practices, or stakeholder confidence.

All criteria are weighted equally by the judging panel, so please ensure you address each of the four criteria, using a maximum of 200 words per criteria.

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STEP 1

Confirm Eligibility - This award is for any in-house lawyer or in-house legal team (government, corporate or not-for-profit) responsible for, or contributing to, legal risk, compliance, or governance functions within their organisation.

STEP 2

Login into the Awards Portal

STEP 3

Address all four criteria points using a maximum of 200 words per criteria.

STEP 4

Upload headshot/logo, bio and optional supporting documents

STEP 5

Complete submission by 21 July 2026, 5.00pm AEST

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