Updated: 
  December 4, 2008

Click here for more information about the award through The Actuarial Foundation

To honor Irwin I. "Wynn" Kent, President from 1989-1990 for the Conference of Consulting Actuaries, Mr. Kent’s son, Ken Kent -- Fellow and also a Past President of the Conference -- established, along with family and friends, an award in Mr. Kent’s name through The Actuarial Foundation.

The intent of this award is to recognize members of the actuarial profession who have contributed to the public’s understanding of financial risk and to encourage more actuaries to engage in these activities. Activities recognized by the Award include, but are not limited to: Literature, speeches, work with the media, and volunteering and representing the profession in areas outside the actuarial profession.

Eligibility

This award is available to all members of the actuarial profession who have contributed to the public awareness of:

• the work of the actuarial profession; and

• the value of actuarial science in meeting the financial security of society in the fields of life, health, casualty, pensions and other related areas.

Recognition may be for a single event or a lifetime of achievements in public awareness. Actuaries employed by actuarial organizations are eligible for nomination, as well as actuaries outside of the US. Self-nominations are welcome.

Award

• One thousand dollars ($1,000 US) monetary prize;

• A plaque of recognition;

• A waiver of registration fee for the Annual Meeting of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries where the award is presented

The Award may or may not be given annually, based on the eligibility and quality of nominations received each year.

Deadline

Nominations must be received by March 15th of each year.

Procedures

Click on the link for more details about how to submit a nomination for this award. http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/research_edu/wynn-kent-submission-form.html

Past Recipients:

Contributions to the Wynn Kent Memorial Fund can be made through The Actuarial Foundation’s Web site at:
http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/donor/donor.htm

For additional information contact The Actuarial Foundation at:
Programs@ActFnd.org or 847/706-3535.
 

 
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