Medals and Prizes for Outstanding Performance

Institute Medal

The Institute Medal is awarded to the candidate who has completed the CTA qualification by achieving first time passes in all the required tax exams, regardless of route sat, and having achieved the best overall performance (the exams could be taken at one exam session or over a number of exam sessions).

John Beattie Medal

Awarded to the candidate with the highest mark in the Human Capital Taxes Advanced Technical exam. 

Ian Walker Medal

Awarded to the candidate with the highest mark in the Awareness exam.

Victor Durkacz Medal

Awarded to the candidate with the highest mark in the Domestic Indirect Taxation Advanced Technical exam. 

Ronald Ison Medal

Awarded to the candidate with the highest mark in the Taxation of Individuals Advanced Technical exam. 

Wreford Voge Medal

Awarded to the candidate with the highest mark in the Cross-Border Indirect Taxation Advanced Technical exam.

Gilbert Burr Medal

Awarded to the candidate with the highest mark in the Taxation of Owner-Managed Businesses Advanced Technical exam. 

Spofforth Medal

Awarded to the candidate with the highest mark in the Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates Advanced Technical exam. 

John Tiley Medal

Awarded to the candidate with the highest mark in the Taxation of Larger Companies & Groups Advanced Technical exam. 

Avery Jones Medal

Awarded to the candidate with the best performance in the Application and Professional Skills exam.

Chris Jones Prize

Awarded to the candidate with the highest total marks in two Advanced Technical papers (taken at the same sitting). The prize is a free choice from the Lexis Nexis range of publications/services up to an agreed figure. 

Croner-i Prize 

Awarded to the candidate with the highest distinction mark. The prize is a free choice from their range of publications/services up to an agreed figure.