The 2009 Paraplanner Awards are proudly promoted by The Paraplanner in association with The Institute of Financial Planning.
The Paraplanner of The Year award has been introduced as a way of recognising skill, hard work, dedication and expertise by paraplanners in their role providing support to Financial Planners and Advisers.
TheParaplanner.com – the only resource in the UK solely dedicated to the promotion and development of paraplanners – created The Paraplanner of The Year award last year due to the lack of official or professional recognition for paraplanners and paraplanning in the UK. At that time the demand for paraplanners and particularly paraplanners with experience and technical knowledge, had grown significantly and this demand has been even greater over the last 12 months.
We have seen the development of a set of National Occupational Standards for paraplanning which officially recognises the role and the IFP are currently developing a qualification specifically designed for paraplanners.
The award is a fantastic way for paraplanners to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and for those paraplanners who have provided outstanding support over the past 12 months to be recognised.
As well as some attractive prizes being on offer, the Award is designed to improve and promote the professional standing of paraplanners and the wider financial planning profession. The Award will encourage those who have chosen to make paraplanning their career and recognise the outstanding Paraplanner of the Year.
