We’re proud that we’ve been awarded some of the superannuation industry’s highest accolades.  But we recognise we can’t rest on our laurels, and must continue to do the good work that earned us these awards in the first place.  This includes our ongoing commitment to improving retirement outcomes for our members, to keeping costs low and to providing great service to our members and employers. 

Platinum-rated fund

Independent superannuation research company, SuperRatings, carefully examines Australian superannuation funds every year to find the best value-for-money funds. 

After close comparison more than 350 super products, HESTA was awarded a Platinum Rating for 2011 for our Industry Super Plan, the highest rating possible. 

In fact, this means we've achieved the 7-year Platinum performance award.

What does this mean to you?

SuperRatings covers more than 300 individual parts of a superannuation fund’s offering, and the rating system judges seven main components:

• investment
• fees and charges
• administration
• advice
• governance
• insurance
• quality overlay

By giving us this award, SuperRatings is recognising that HESTA is a top-rated super fund across all these criteria.

Performing well into retirement

HESTA's Super Income Stream was among this year's highest-ranked retirement funds, achieving a Platinum rating across all key award criteria:

• value for money
• investment returns and methodology
• fees
• administration
• advisory services
• governance/risk framework 

This award acknowledges HESTA's unwavering focus on helping members achieve their retirement goals.

Infinity Recognised Rating

HESTA was one of only a handful of super funds to be awarded an ‘Infinity Recognised Rating’ by SuperRatings. This award recognises HESTA’s commitment to addressing environmental, social, governance and climate-related issues.    

AAA rating

Each year,  SelectingSuper compares super funds nationally and awards those of the highest quality with the AAA rating. The AAA rating is given only after a detailed analysis of a super fund’s operation and management.  HESTA was again selected to join their list of exceptional quality super funds in 2010.  

 

 

9th Australian Sustainability Awards 

Sustainable Super Fund of the Year

HESTA recognises the importance of developing sustainable and socially responsible business practices and policies to benefit our members and to help reduce our environmental impact.  We’re proud to have our efforts recognised by being awarded the Sustainable Super Fund of the Year 2009 award from Ethical Investor.



AIST 2009 Communication Awards for Excellence

Platinum Communication Award

HESTA won the Platinum Communication Award in the 2009 AIST (Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees) Communication Awards for Excellence for our Student Nurse Facebook Campaign which targeted student nurses aged between 18 and 23.

 

 

ASFA Communications Awards 2010

HESTA was also awarded the Electronic Campaign of the Year by ASFA (Australian Superannuation Funds Association), for our innovative Facebook campaign.

Since 1998, HESTA has received more than 15 communication awards for our work with members.