Rising Star and Education Awards 2025 | Insurance Institute of Southampton

Celebrating Excellence – Rising Star and Education Awards 2025

On Friday 3rd July 2026, the Insurance Institute of Southampton is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements, dedication, and talent that continue to strengthen our local insurance and financial services community.

👏 Rising Star Award Nominees

A huge congratulations to this year’s Rising Star nominees, who represent the future of our profession and demonstrate outstanding potential, commitment, and impact:

Hollie Lynes, Polly Robey, Anne Ramognin, Gabriel Hooton, Laura Zembrodt, Charlotte Cummins, Katie Johnson, Amy Osgood, Jessica Beckley, Jack Blackham, Leo Burton, Connor Parry, and Lara Foley.

Your passion, professionalism, and drive truly set you apart, we are delighted to recognise your achievements. 🚀

🎓 Professional Qualifications Achieved

We are equally proud to celebrate those who have attained professional qualifications this year, a testament to their dedication to continuous development and upholding the highest standards across our industry:

Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
Simon Dadd, Thomas Archer, Annabelle Leete

Certificate in Financial Services (General Route)
Don Bullen, Jia Jiao, Paul Johnson

Diploma in Financial Planning
Don Bullen, Claire Pond, Thomas Archer

Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
Jack McGregor, Nicola Ruohonen, John Alex Michael McLaren

Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society (FPFS)
Paul Johnson, Lorraine Danielle Jones-Knott, Jack Munday

Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII)
Thomas Pertwee, Harry Skinner, Daniel Jones

Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII)
Tim Lane, Samuel Culverwell, Oleksandr Kulik

Diploma in Insurance (Dip CII)
Jessica Cox, Simon Cook, Philip Ouma

Fellowship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII)
Paul Green, Mara Green

These accomplishments highlight the continued investment in professional excellence within our Southampton community and reflect the high standards we are proud to uphold.

👏 Congratulations

Well done to everyone recognised, your hard work, ambition, and commitment not only drive your own success but also inspire others across our local institute and the wider profession.