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The Protiviti Audit Innovator Award

Celebrating the bold ideas shaping the future of internal audit. The Protiviti Audit Innovator Award recognizes internal audit leaders and teams who are advancing the profession through strategic transformation, technology enablement and people-first innovation.

Now in its third year, the program spotlights practical innovation that strengthens audit’s impact, elevates the function’s role and helps organizations navigate change with greater confidence and agility.

Join us in recognizing the individuals and teams redefining what modern internal audit can deliver and inspiring the profession through ideas that move from insight to action.

Award program by the numbers

330 +

professionals contributed to showcasing audit innovation

50 %

of all submissions led by CAEs or senior audit leaders

55 %

of submissions represented Fortune-ranked companies

Audit categories

Audit Strategy & Transformation:

This category spotlights forward-thinking audit strategy and transformation, emphasizing innovation in methodologies, audit planning and agility to address emerging risks and opportunities.

 

People & Culture

This category highlights transformative approaches to audit talent, team engagement and culture, fostering collaboration and growth so audit teams thrive as strategic advisors and change agents.

 

Enabling Technology

This category recognizes forward-thinking audit initiatives, emphasizing emerging technologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency and insights with innovative solutions.

 

Explore the ideas driving innovation in internal audit

Webinar

Lessons from Audit Innovator Award Winners: Strategy, Technology, and Culture

Webinar

Lessons from Audit Innovator Award Winners: Audit Trailblazers

Webinar

Innovation as a Catalyst for Audit Reinvention
innovation award identifier

What's next?

Join our community of audit innovators!​

Sign up to be notified when applications open for the Audit Innovator Award.

Have questions about the upcoming Audit Innovator Award or application process? Contact us at [email protected].

Award FAQs

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What is the purpose of the award program?

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The Audit Innovator Award program celebrates forward-thinking internal audit professionals who are shaping the future of the profession. It recognizes individuals and teams driving meaningful change through strategic innovation, technology enablement and people-centered practices. By spotlighting excellence in Audit Strategy & Transformation, Enabling Technology and People & Culture, the program honors those advancing audit effectiveness, agility and impact across their organizations.

What is the judging process? Who is involved?

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The judging process for the Audit Innovator Award program is conducted by leading representatives from the internal audit profession. These esteemed professionals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to ensure a thorough review of all applications. The selection process is designed to recognize individuals who have made significant measurable impacts through their innovative contributions.

What is the nature of the prize if selected? 

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The recipients of the Audit Innovator Award will be honored with prestigious recognition for their significant contributions to the field of internal audit. The winners will receive public recognition highlighting their contributions (including press releases, social media and features in industry publications), along with a physical award and a collection of perks designed to further enable their innovation and best practices.

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