ACAMS recognizes individuals with strong contributions to the AML field, those who have become true innovators and leaders throughout the year and have provided true value to the AML community. The ACAMS AML Professional of the Year Award has been given to an elite group of professionals and we are looking for nominations for the 2010 Award. Who in your company, agency or team needs to be recognized for their performance? Who are the high achievers setting a new standard in the AML field?

The winner will be recognized as Professional of the Year in front of their AML peers during the awards presentation portion of our 9th Annual conference, and will also:

• Receive special recognition on the ACAMS website and in our ACAMS Today magazine.
• Receive an award specially designed to celebrate the achievements of that unique individual

Finalists will receive special registration pricing for themselves and their teams to attend the ACAMS 9th Annual International Anti-Money Laundering Conference in Las Vegas.

Award Requirements

ACAMS will consider nominees who have made a significant, positive impact on the AML industry during July 2009 – July 2010 year.  Examples of the kinds of contributions that will be considered can include the following: successful money laundering investigations,  engaging in private-public sector outreach, providing assistance on the challenges of implementing AML related laws and/or regulations,, developing an industry-leading practice or concept or implementing an innovative AML training method. Of course, there can be many other considerations.

Judging criteria include:

• Difficulty in initial problem/mission/challenge
• Efficiency of plans or methods to resolve problem/fulfill mission
• Creativity of approach in solving problem
• Results of professional efforts in terms of industry or agency wide  impact

Nomination and Selection Process

All entries must include:

• Full contact information
• ACAMS Member Number
• 1 t o 3 page synopsis of your submissions
• A biographical synopsis of the nominee

Incomplete or handwritten entries will not be considered. Redundant
Nominations will be reviewed by the ACAMS Advisory Board.  (Note: ACAMS Advisory Board members are not eligible for nomination.)

Important Dates

• August 2, 2010 – entries and supporting documents due to ACAMS
• August 16, 2010 – Finalists announcement
• September 21, 2010 – Winner announced at the 2010 ACAMS 9th Annual International Anti-Money Laundering Conference in Las Vegas.

Completed entries and supporting documentation should be submitted via email by August 2, 2010 to:

Altair Gonzalez
Manager, Education and Training
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2350
Miami, FL 33130 USA
O: +1 786.871.3006
F: +1 305.530.9434
E: agonzalez@acams.org 

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 the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists. They cannot be returned and may be publicized and included in the Association’s publications and resources.

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