The ACAMS AFC Professional of the Year Award is designed to recognize the outstanding achievements of exemplary AFC professionals who are true unicorns in our field. Change agents who are bold, forward-thinking and pay it forward through mentorship, essentially sums up what we seek. If you are passionate about our field, and feel you have left an indelible mark in your space, we urge you to apply. And if you know someone who fits the bill, why don’t you nominate them?

Why apply

You can set the bar for our global community by using your contributions as a benchmark. Share your achievements, impact and outcomes with the global AFC community.

Who can enter

Only ACAMS Members qualify for this award.

Applicants must

Complete and submit the official entry form online by following the steps below:

1. Click on the nomination link
2. Create the entry
3. Submit the entry

Entries must be submitted by August 13, 2021.

Selection Process

A panel of judges constituting eminent industry professionals and ACAMS leadership will select the ACAMS AFC Professional of the Year Award based on the set criteria, which includes :

a)      ability to drive change within their organization,
b)      involvement in their community,
c)      professional experience and track-record
d)      impact on the industry

Winner Recognition

Award winners will be recognized at the Las Vegas Conference on September 28, 2021. Winning entries will be highlighted to our global community via the ACAMS website, and other touch-points including our publications and social media platforms.

Statement for the Submissions

The applicant organization/company may be asked to provide additional information in support of this application. All submissions and any attachments become the property of ACAMS. They cannot be returned and may be publicized and included in the Association’s publications and resources. Thank you for your interest in submitting a nomination and for your continued support to ACAMS.

The ACAMS Chapter of the Year Award was introduced to honour the champion of chapters who went the extra mile in dedication, collaboration and innovative community involvement.

Winner Recognition

The winning chapter of this coveted Award will be celebrated at the Las Vegas Conference. Details of the winning chapter will also be announced on key ACAMS communication channels, including the website, ACAMS Today Magazine and social media platforms.

About Chapters

Chapters are ACAMS ambassadors at a local and regional level, and are key drivers in advancing our joint mission of ending financial crime.

The 61 ACAMS Chapters throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific region are united in the goal to drive capacity, build competence and develop best market practices of anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-financial crime (AFC) related matters through regulatory, industry and expert level engagement.

We are proud of every single chapter that makes up our global network, and value the exemplary efforts they have demonstrated to advance local professionals and heighten member participation through events and activities.