IIA Excellence Awards 2026
by IIA Madras Chapter

Innovation in Internal Audit

Recognizing excellence, innovation, and impact in internal auditing across organizations. These awards celebrate transformative approaches that enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency, and governance value.

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Submission Timeline: 15 May 2026

Why These Awards Matter

Encourage best practices in internal audit

Recognize high-performing audit teams & professionals

Promote innovation and governance excellence

Showcase impactful audit contributions

Strengthen the visibility of the audit profession

Scope of Innovation

📊 Data-Driven Audit

Transition from periodic reviews to continuous assurance models

🤖 Intelligent Automation

Use of analytics, AI, automation, and risk platforms

🌐 Risk Alignment

Align audits with digital ecosystems and evolving risks

⚡ Agile Methodology

Dynamic risk assessment and real-time reporting

📈 Stakeholder Impact

Driving governance outcomes and decision-making

Eligibility Criteria

✔ Applicant: Internal Audit Function / Team / Organization
✔ Geography: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Pondicherry
✔ Implementation: Must be implemented (not conceptual)
✔ Timeline: Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
✔ Maturity: Minimum one audit cycle completed
✔ Documentation: Supporting evidence mandatory

Award Process

1️⃣

Technical evaluation & eligibility screening

2️⃣

Shortlisting by committee

3️⃣

Jury presentation (20–30 mins)

4️⃣

Final jury decision

Confidentiality & Data Protection

All submissions are treated with strict confidentiality. Participants may anonymize sensitive data. Information is used only for evaluation and accessed only by authorized jury members and evaluators.