Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) is kicking off its second annual Financial Planning Week Challenge.

The contest calls on Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professionals to submit their best event ideas on how to promote financial planning in their communities during Financial Planning Week (November 19-25).

Last year, CFP professionals held more than 50 events across eight provinces. Twelve won the $500 challenge prize for ideas that brought Financial Planning Week (FPW) to various communities throughout Canada.

The theme for this year’ challenge is “It’s About Time”.

“Public outreach is a vital part of FPW. The FPW Challenge provides a focal point for planners to send the message to Canadians that now is the time to bring financial planning into their lives and to take action,” says Tamara Smith, VP, Marketing & Consumer Affairs, FPSC.

FPSC is accepting submissions until September 14 and awarding the best 12 that represent various regions of Canada with $500 each. Challenge winners may use the money to fund their events or donate it to a local charity.

To learn more about the FPW Challenge, click here.