IICSE Annual Prizegiving Dinner

On the evening of March 21st, 2024, The Insurance Institute of Chelmsford and South Essex (IICSE) held its annual prize giving event at The County Hotel in Chelmsford to celebrate its members qualification achievements across General Insurance and Personal Finance.

The pre-event drinks were full of energy as attendees mingled, exchanging congratulatory remarks and sharing stories of success. The ceremony commenced with a short presentation from our Education Secretary, Debbie Hayward before our President, Caroline Martin presented the awards followed by a charitable interlude on behalf of our charity partner, Little Havens. A brief presentation by Enabling Wings was followed by dinner.

The Prize winners for 2024;

Diploma in Financial Planning:
Mr David Smith

Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning:
Ms Racheal Yokoo-Laurence
Mr Lewis Cavanagh
Miss Siobhan Simmonds
Mr Samuel Chesworth
Mr Neil Richard Cottrell
Mr Josh Cox
Mr Alife Pickering
Mr Darren McCabe

Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning:
Mr Stephen Bilton
Mr Matthew Odell

Diploma in Insurance:
Miss Alisha Sangster
Miss Emily Trew
Advanced Diploma in Insurance
Miss Charlotte West
Mr Timothy Weymouth
Miss Emily Trew
Mr David Smith

Withers Prize - Certificate in Insurance
This cup was presented to the Insurance Institute of Southend by Barry Withers, MSTI, FSCT, a past President. It is presented to the person who completes the Certificate in Insurance with the best results.
Presented to: Mr David Lawrence - Certificate in Insurance

Chris Eyers Memorial Prize - Certificate in Financial Planning
The Chris Eyers Prize was established in 2003 and is awarded annually in memory of Chris Eyers who did so much within our institute to foster young people and encourage them in the CII examinations. It is presented to the person who completes the Certificate in Financial Planning with the best results.
Presented to: Mr David Smith - Certificate in Financial Planning.

Shepherd Prize - Diploma in Insurance
This cup was presented to the Southend Institute by Vice-President and founder Secretary Mr. FL Shepherd FCII. It is presented to the person achieving the best completed results in the Diploma in Insurance.
Presented to: Mrs Lauren Wimbledon, Enstar Group

S A Parker Prize - Diploma in Financial Planning
Presented to the person who completes the Diploma in Financial Planning with the highest number of points and distinctions.
Presented to: David Smith

Pilling Prize - Advanced Diploma in Insurance
This cup was presented to the Southend Institute by the first President Mr. D. W. Pilling FCII. It is presented to the person achieving the best completed results in the Advanced Diploma in Insurance.
Presented to: Mr Ben James Langton, Tokio Marine Kiln

Sanderson Prize - Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
This cup was presented in memory of Clive Sanderson, BA (Hons), FCII, FIPD a past President of the Southend Institute. It is awarded annually for superior achievement in the Financial Planning examinations, which Clive developed whilst he was a director of the Chartered Insurance Institute and for which he personally obtained regulatory approval.
Presented to: Mr Stephen Bilton, Crocus Wealth - Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning

Kemp Prize - Best Broker student in the Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Insurance
This cup was presented by Mr and Mrs R A Mathiesen to commemorate the formation of The British Insurance Brokers’ Association. It is presented to the broker student achieving the most meritorious results in the Advanced Diploma in Insurance or the Diploma in Insurance examinations.
Presented to: Miss Charlotte West, Willis Towers Watson - Advanced Diploma in Insurance

The Brett Wexler Trophy - youngest member to achieve the Diploma and above with the best results.
This cup was presented by Mr Brett Wexler following his presidency in 2014/15.
Presented to: Miss Amber Peck - Certificate in Insurance

The Enabling Wings Award for the most inspiring and empowering leader
Presented to: IICSE Council Member, Aza Row

Congratulations to all of our winners, and we wish you continued success in your careers.

Our thanks go out to The County Hotel for allowing us to use their venue again for this year’s event, Debbie Hayward for the meticulous planning of this event for the past 4 years. Grace Holmes who will be taking over the running of this event next year, Sheila Webb for her continued support for on all council matters. All of the table hosts - your institute council members and finally to our President Caroline Martin for her continued infectious enthusiasm for all things CII and industry related.