Retirement
Aware Super triumphs at Chant West Super Fund Awards with top honours
In a significant achievement for Aware Super, the fund has clinched top honours at the Chant West Super Fund Awards, securing both the Super Fund of the Year and Pension Fund of the Year titles. This marks the third consecutive year Aware Super has been named Pension Fund of the Year and the second time in three years it has been recognised as Super Fund of the Year. The awards ceremony, held in Sydney, celebrated excellence across 14 categories, with Aware Super also taking home accolades for Best Fund: Member Services and Best Fund: Insurance.
Aware Super triumphs at Chant West Super Fund Awards with top honours
In a significant achievement for Aware Super, the fund has clinched top honours at the Chant West Super Fund Awards, securing both the Super Fund of the Year and Pension Fund of the Year titles. This marks the third consecutive year Aware Super has been named Pension Fund of the Year and the second time in three years it has been recognised as Super Fund of the Year. The awards ceremony, held in Sydney, celebrated excellence across 14 categories, with Aware Super also taking home accolades for Best Fund: Member Services and Best Fund: Insurance.
Deanne Stewart, CEO of Aware Super, expressed her delight at the recognition, emphasising the dedication of the team to the fund's 1.3 million members. "Being named both Pension Fund of the Year and Super Fund of the Year is a real endorsement of the work our team does for members at every stage of their journey, from their first pay packet through to retirement," Ms Stewart stated. She further added, "These awards belong to our 1.3 million members. They are the reason we keep investing, innovating and looking for better ways to help them prepare for and enjoy their best possible retirement."
The Best Fund: Member Services award highlights Aware Super's commitment to enhancing digital engagement while maintaining personalised support. Stewart elaborated on this approach by saying, “The strength of our member service model is how digital services and our people work together to guide and support members.” In the past year, Aware Super has introduced several innovative tools, including the Retirement Manager, a digital advice platform designed to help members plan and manage their retirement income confidently. Additionally, the fund launched an Age Pension Hub featuring an industry-first age pension calculator, offered an online estate planning service at no extra cost, and developed a seamless retirement join experience for non-members.
Aware Super's recognition for Best Fund: Insurance underscores the fund's efforts to simplify and improve access to insurance cover. "Our default cover has a lifecycle structure that's affordable for members of all ages," noted Stewart. "We also believe we have one of the most member-friendly and efficient claims experiences in the industry, including health and wellbeing support. New tele express and tele claims processes are helping families get faster, simpler outcomes when they need them most."
The awards come on the heels of another strong year for Aware Super, which was recently awarded the prestigious Epic Retirement Tick by Chant West and the Epic Retirement Institute. This accolade is reserved for funds that deliver exceptional retirement outcomes for members, further solidifying Aware Super's reputation in the industry.
The Chant West Super Fund Awards serve as an independent assessment of superannuation funds, recognising excellence in areas such as investments, member services, advice, and insurance. The 2026 awards ceremony, held on Wednesday, 27 May, brought together industry leaders to celebrate the achievements of the top-performing funds.
As Aware Super continues to evolve and innovate, the fund's focus remains steadfast on delivering value to its members. "Recognition like this is welcome, but the real measure is what we deliver for members. We are proud of what we have achieved, and we know there is more to do," Stewart concluded, reinforcing the fund's commitment to continuous improvement and member satisfaction.
The accolades from the Chant West Super Fund Awards underscore Aware Super's dedication to providing outstanding service and support to its members, ensuring they are well-prepared for their retirement years. With a strong track record and ongoing innovations, Aware Super is poised to maintain its leadership position in the Australian superannuation landscape.
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