Local Awards

The following awards are presented to members of the institute per annum to recognise achievements in the CII examinations.

These awards were reclassified in 2011 and are applicable from 2011 onwards.

Award Criteria

Pilling Prize - Advanced Diploma in Insurance

This cup was presented to the Southend Institute by the first President Mr. D. W. Pilling FCII. It is presented to the person achieving the best completed results in the Advanced Diploma in Insurance.

Sanderson Prize - Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning

This cup was presented in memory of Clive Sanderson, BA (Hons), FCII, FIPD a past President of the Southend Institute. It is awarded annually for superior achievement in the Financial Planning examinations, which Clive developed whilst he was a director of the Chartered Insurance Institute and for which he personally obtained regulatory approval.

Shepherd Prize - Diploma in Insurance

This cup was presented to the Southend Institute by Vice-President and founder Secretary Mr. FL Shepherd FCII. It is presented to the person achieving the best completed results in the Diploma in Insurance.

S A Parker Prize - Diploma in Financial Planning

Presented to the person who completes the Diploma in Financial Planning with the highest number of points and distinctions.

Withers Prize - Certificate in Insurance

This cup was presented to the Insurance Institute of Southend by Barry Withers, MSTI, FSCT, a past President. It is presented to the person who completes the Certificate in Insurance with the best results.

Chris Eyers Memorial Prize - Certificate in Financial Planning

The Chris Eyers Prize was established in 2003 and is awarded annually in memory of Chris Eyers who did so much within our institute to foster young people and encourage them in the CII examinations. It is presented to the person who completes the Certificate in Financial Planning with the best results.

Kemp Prize - Best Broker student in the Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Insurance

This cup was presented by Mr and Mrs R A Mathiesen to commemorate the formation of The British Insurance Brokers’ Association. It is presented to the broker student achieving the most meritorious results in the Advanced Diploma in Insurance or the Diploma in Insurance examinations.

The Brett Wexler Trophy

This cup was presented by Brett Wexler at the end of his presidential year in XXX to recognise the success of younger members in the CII examinations. It is presented to the youngest member with the most meritorious results.