Champion of Change 2026/27
This award is for individuals driving positive change in the profession.
You may be improving access, inclusion, education, sustainability, or consumer outcomes through initiatives that go beyond your formal role — demonstrating commitment, leadership, and tangible impact that helps strengthen trust in financial planning.
What we're looking for
Driving meaningful change - Demonstrating leadership in initiatives that positively impact the profession, such as improving access, inclusion, education, sustainability, or consumer outcomes.
Commitment beyond your primary role - Going above and beyond day‑to‑day responsibilities to progress the profession, including work in EDI, ESG, financial education, or supporting the next generation.
Tangible impact - Evidencing clear outcomes and long‑term impact that strengthen public trust, confidence, or professionalism within financial planning.
Who Can Apply?
- Full members of the Personal Finance Society*
* Members of the PFS Board and advisers with ongoing disciplinary actions against them are excluded.
Stage 1
When assessing the submission, the judges will be looking for evidence of the following:
- Explain your passion for improving the financial planning profession
- Examples of your commitment to going the extra mile
- Why you deserve the accolade Champion of Change 2026/27
- Examples of positive outcomes your work has had
- Additional contributions / personal statement
Stage 2
Supporting video submission
