
ACAMS Awards
Each year during the Las Vegas Conference, we acknowledge outstanding ACAMS members that have made considerable contributions to our community. Our award winners are the innovative thinkers and problem solvers of the world, and we are honored to be able to recognize them!
Join us by submitting your nominations for the following awards:
Important Dates
August 13, 2021
Last day for entries and supporting documents to ACAMS
September 28, 2021
Winner will be announced at the Las Vegas Conference
For questions regarding your submission, contact:
Alexis Torres
Manager, Trade Show & Events, ACAMS Events
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:
- Click on the nomination link
- Create the entry
- 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.
Important Information
August 31, 2022
Last day for entries
October 11, 2022
Winner will be announced at the Las Vegas Conference
For questions regarding your submission, contact:
Karla Monterrosa-Yancey
ACAMS Today Editor-in-Chief
+1 786.871.3064
Our award-winning quarterly magazine, ACAMS Today, keeps members informed on the latest training, practical solutions, emerging challenges and legislative, regulatory and international developments affecting the financial crime prevention community.
Nomination Process
All nominations must be submitted electronically to editor@acams.org and should include:
- Title of article
- Author’s name
Award Requirements
A selection of previously nominated articles published between December 2020–November 2021 editions of ACAMS Today magazine are eligible for nomination.
Selected Articles
December 2020-February 2021
- Older, Wiser and At Risk: How to Protect Against Elder Abuse
- Shake, Bake and Launder
- Project Shadow: AML Investigations Into Online Child Sexual Exploitation
- Zambia’s Evolving AML/CTF Landscape
March-May 2021
- Technology Will Not Save Us―Rethinking Risk Might
- AMLA: The Gamechanger
- Human Trafficking in the Era of COVID-19
- Be Heard: Participating In Federal Rulemaking
- Surviving and Thriving in Uncertain Times
June-August 2021
- Post-Pandemic: Forging Partnerships for the Fraud War
- Crypto Terrorism: The Virtual Battlefield
- A Guide to Leadership Success: Elmer Irey and the Six C’s
- Dollarization: Fueling Zimbabwe’s Looting Machine
- How to Add Foundational Value to Your AML Program
- Micro AML and Partnerships
September-November 2021
- The Nexus Between Ransomware, Cryptocurrency and Money Laundering
- Musings From After Quarantine Chapter 3: Job Seekers Strike Back
- Ransomware: The Digital Battleground
- September 11: The 20-Year Journey
- Analyzing South Korea’s ‘Nth Room’ Case
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.