As you know, in March 2008 The Fraud Women’s Network announced that there would be an annual award dedicated to Stella Walsh who was a key founding member of the Fraud Women’s Network.

Stella was a dedicated professional within the fraud arena and throughout her career she set new standards for her peers. Her strength of character, determination, dedication and meticulous attention to detail was well known throughout the industry. Her approach to fraud could be described as persistent and determined, and was always accompanied by a strong sense of humour, which stayed with her until her premature death from cancer at the age of 40.

As a mark of respect for Stella, the Fraud Women’s Network, in conjunction with the London Fraud Team, launched the award in 2008. The winner in 2009 was Katie Hodson and she was presented with the award for “Excellence in the fight against fraud”.

This year’s award will be presented at our Annual Event on the 11th March 2010 in London, venue to be confirmed.

The Fraud Women’s Network (“FWN”) is inviting its members to nominate either a fellow member or another woman within the industry who has achieved any of the following:

• an outstanding fraud investigation
• innovative product development
• bravery through fraud related work
• long term commitment to fraud (a life time achievement)

The reasons for nomination may include, but not necessarily be limited to the above four categories. Recommendations should be submitted to the FWN, with a written justification of between 500 and 1,000 words. All nominations will be reviewed by a sub-committee consisting of two executive members of the FWN and the London Fraud Team, before final review and endorsement the FWN Steering Committee. The permission of the Nominee must be obtained prior to any submissions. All nominations must be submitted by the 12th February 2010 using the nomination form. To review the Terms and Conditions please click here

Click here to download the form as a pdf
Click here to launch the online form and submit your nomination via the web

The award is sponsored by the London Fraud Team and will be an annual event.

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