The 2008 FSI Excellence Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 25.
The Industry Excellence Awards are designed to recognise role models in the industry for their outstanding performance and contribution to the growth and development of the Financial Services industry in The Bahamas. The Awards recognise the importance of quality human resources for the success of the industry. The three categories are:
• Executive of the Year – CEO level
• Professional of the Year – Any level of Management or Supervision
• Achiever of the Year – Junior and Support levels
Nominations are open to the entire Financial Services industry including industry regulatory and supervisory agencies and government institutions involved with financial services activities. Human Resources Managers or individuals acting in a similar capacity are asked to coordinate the nomination process within their organisations; however, a Blue Ribbon Judges Panel selects the award recipients.
A new award category was launched in 2004, The Financial Services Business Development Award, and later renamed the Development & Promotion Award, to pay tribute to a firm or individual for entrepreneurial undertaking(s) promoting the viability and strength of the sector. This can include, for example, new business expansion, the creation of niche markets, or the development of new marketing efficiencies. Also included in this category are financial services “ambassadors” who regularly promote the industry through seminar/conference participation, international editorial placements, and travel generally.
Financial Services Student Award
This recognition programme was introduced in 2002 in an effort to profile outstanding COB graduates. Nominees are selected based on a minimum GPA, College & Community Involvement, and other criteria. Included in the judging process is an interview with all finalists and, since 2003, an essay on a financial services-relevant topic has been an additional requirement.
To date, the programme has been restricted to the School of Business, College of the Bahamas, including disciplines such as - economics, banking & finance, law, accountancy, computer information systems; also considered as candidates are outstanding students from the Law School.
The award is presented at the annual Awards Banquet.
Other FCF Programmes include:
• Careers Fest & Essay/Speech Competition
• Domestic Outreach (e.g. Media Relations, Business Seminars, Industry Orientation Seminars, Industry Training Forums)
• Professional Industry Association Working Group (PIAWG) Coordination