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Awards Scheme

Each year, the Institute seeks to recognise excellence in the intelligence profession through the AIPIO Annual Awards Scheme. The Scheme offers awards for which an individual may apply for themselves, and those for which an individual or organisation must be nominated. In 2009, the AIPIO Board will make awards in three categories: Publications; Organisation; and Individual.

Publications Award

The AIPIO Publications Award (formerly the Essay Competition) is intended to stimulate research and writing on issues relevant to the intelligence profession in Australasia. Members and non-members of AIPIO are eligible to apply for this award. There is only one applicant selected for the Publications Award with a prize of $1500 awarded. The award-winner also receives an AIPIO Certificate of Merit.  The review panel will be chaired by the Vice President (Administration).

Organisation Award

The AIPIO Organisation Award is intended to recognise an organisation that has made a distinguished contribution to the intelligence profession. The organisation’s contribution must have been in the last 12 months. The nominee does not have to be affiliated with AIPIO to be eligible. There is only one nominee selected for this award category. The award-winner receives an AIPIO Certificate of Merit.

Individual Award

The AIPIO Individual Award is intended to recognise an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to the intelligence profession. The individual’s contribution need not be limited to the preceding 12 months, and can be for an individual’s long term contribution to the profession. The nominee does not have to be an AIPIO member to be eligible. There is only one nominee selected for this award category. The award-winner receives an AIPIO Certificate of Merit.

Nomination and Conditions

Details of the awards, nomination procedures, and conditions are here. The cut-off date for all Award nominations (publications, organisation and individual) is 22 June 2009. The point of contact for the AIPIO Annual Awards Scheme is vp.admin(at)aipio.asn.au.