IFP swamped with paraplanner award applications

The award, which is being organised by the IFP for the first time this year and opened for entries only two days ago, has already received more than 30 applications. This is despite the demanding application process that requires applicants to fill in a technical questionnaire, write a 1000 word essay, and get a testimonial from an adviser or planner with whom they have worked, explaining why they deserve to win. A spokesperson for the IFP said: "We've been overwhelmed by all the applications flying in. It has been really amazing to see how many are actually entering because they have...