The Risk Management Institution of Australasia (RMIA) has opened nominations for its risk manager, risk consultant and risk student of the year awards.

Nominees for the risk manager and risk consultant prizes must demonstrate excellence in risk management and will be judged according to criteria including business outcome focus, strategic and systems thinking, and ethical practice.

Applicants have until August 21 to enter.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in September and the winners named at the RMIA National Conference on November 11-13 in Adelaide.