Swiss Risk Award

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About

The Swiss Risk Award is an annual prize recognizing outstanding contributions to risk management. Submissions may include a project or product developed by an individual or a team.

Eligible projects must have been developed primarily in Switzerland or for a company or institution headquartered in Switzerland.

The winner or winning team receives a cash prize of CHF 2,500 and the opportunity to present their work at a high-profile event.

Award Process

1. Nominations Open – Project Submission
01.03.2026
Individuals and teams can submit their projects for consideration.

2. Nominations Closed – Shortlisting of Top Candidates
13.09.2026
All submissions are reviewed and evaluated according to the established criteria. The Top 5 candidates are shortlisted.

3. Winner Selection – Evaluation by the Judging Panel
05.10.2026
The judging panel evaluates the Top 5 nominees and may request additional materials to support the final assessment.

4. Winner Ceremony – Announcement and Award Presentation
November 2026
The winner and four runners-up are announced and recognized at the Swiss Risk Association Flagship Event, where trophies and certificates are awarded.

Criteria for selection

  • Practical Impact:
    Demonstrates a tangible improvement—or strong potential to improve—the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management practices at either a micro or macro level.
  • Originality and Creativity:
    Showcases innovative thinking by challenging conventional approaches, thinking outside the box, and considering the broader context while advancing or expanding existing intellectual boundaries.
  • Societal Impact:
    Assesses the potential contribution to risk management from a societal perspective. Does the project provide broader benefits to society, or is its impact primarily limited to the competitive advantage of a small number of firms or institutions?

Award Committee & Judging Panel

Monica Mächler

Judging Panel

Formerly Zurich Insurance

Board of Directors

Roger Müller

Judging Panel

Ex CRO, Board Member BLKB

Dominic Rau

Chapter Advisor, Risk Appetite
Judging Panel, Swiss Risk Award

SCOR

Head Strategic Risk, Board Member

Volker Gloe

Judging Panel

Cembra Bank

CRO

Prof. Josef Teichmann

Judging Panel

ETH Zürich

Department of Mathematics

Jean-Christophe Pernollet

Judging Panel

Swissquote

Board Member

Prize

  • Cash prize of CHF 2,500. In the case of a group or company submission, the prize money will be shared among the winning members.
  • Opportunity to present at a high-profile venue, such as a speaking slot at the ETH Risk Days or at a Swiss Risk Association event (e.g., Swiss Risk Dinner or Chapter event).
  • Recognition for all finalists, who will receive a Swiss Risk Association certificate in acknowledgment of their achievements

We are looking for innovators

With fresh ideas in risk management. If you want to achieve further recognition in risk community, accelerate your risk career, grow your network and share your expertise the Swiss Risk Award might just be the boost you are looking for!

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