Categories at a glance
Discover our award categories at a glance! This handy overview gives you a quick introduction to each recognition opportunity we offer, with bite-sized summaries of what they're all about. You'll find the essential details on the types of organisation that might enter, as well as the all important elements that our judges will be looking for. Wondering if a category is right for you? These snapshots make it easy to find your perfect match. When you’re ready to find out more, click through to the category’s dedicated page for the full description.
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Company-based
The Asset Manager of the Year award identifies firms leading the transformation of capital allocation through exceptional ESG and impact investing practices. Judges evaluate candidates on their strategic approach to selecting responsible portfolio companies, transparent sustainability reporting, and holistic integration of environmental and social goals into investment strategies.
The Bank of the Year award recognises financial institutions pioneering sustainable lending practices by embedding robust environmental and social criteria into their financing decisions. Judges evaluate banks on their strategic approach to selecting responsible borrowers, comprehensive ESG performance monitoring, and holistic integration of impact goals across banking operations.
The Insurer of the Year award recognises insurance companies leading the way in embedding social and environmental considerations into their core business. Judges evaluate insurers on their innovative risk prevention products, strategic approach to client selection and engagement, and comprehensive integration of sustainability goals across insurance operations.
The Private Equity Company of the Year award recognises firms pioneering sustainable investment practices by embedding environmental and social considerations into their core strategy. Judges evaluate private equity companies on their approach to selecting impactful portfolio companies, comprehensive performance monitoring, and holistic integration of sustainability goals across investment decisions.
The Professional Services Company of the Year award recognises firms providing innovative support to financial institutions in sustainable finance. Judges evaluate companies on their expertise in enabling sustainable finance solutions, potential for sector-wide impact, demonstrable outcomes, and comprehensive integration of sustainability goals into core services.
The Wealth Manager of the Year award recognises firms leading sustainable investment practices by embedding environmental and social considerations into portfolio management and client communication. Judges evaluate wealth managers on their innovative approach to selecting impactful investments, comprehensive performance monitoring, and holistic integration of sustainability goals across investment strategies.
The Early Stage Investor of the Year award recognises investors pioneering sustainable finance by strategically supporting innovative, impactful ventures. Judges evaluate early stage investors on their approach to selecting transformative companies, innovative risk-sharing structures, robust impact measurement, and comprehensive integration of sustainability goals into investment strategies.
Transformation
The Most Transformative Sustainable Finance Strategy award recognises organisations pioneering innovative approaches to fundamentally reshape capital flows for sustainability. Judges evaluate strategies on their potential for systemic change, demonstrable impact, robust implementation systems, and capacity to influence wider industry practices.
Individual/team
The Sustainable Finance Leader of the Year award celebrates exceptional individuals driving transformative change in sustainable finance. Judges evaluate nominees on their innovative leadership approach, demonstrable impact of their initiatives, success in building collaborative momentum, and personal commitment to advancing sustainability in financial services.
The Best Sustainable Finance Team of the Year award recognises teams that have achieved transformative impact in advancing sustainable finance within their organisation. Judges evaluate teams on their innovative approaches, measurable achievements, success in fostering organisation-wide collaboration, and influence on sector-wide practices.
Activity-led
The Game Changer: Best Investment Initiative of the Year award celebrates breakthrough financial innovations that tackle critical environmental or social challenges. Judges evaluate initiatives on their innovative problem-solving approach, demonstrable or potential impact, robust development process, and capacity for scaling to create wider systemic change.
The Communication Campaign of the Year award recognises exceptional initiatives that successfully spotlight environmental and social issues in finance or drive behavioural change. Judges evaluate campaigns on their strategic approach, creative execution, measurable impact on target audiences, and lasting influence on organisational and community practices.
The Fintech + AI Innovation of the Year award recognises technological solutions driving positive environmental and social impact in finance. Judges evaluate entries on their innovative development approach, proven effectiveness in addressing sustainability challenges, successful adoption and implementation, and potential for wider application across the sector.
The Net Zero Just Transition Award recognises innovative financial approaches that enable challenging sectors to shift towards sustainable practices. Judges evaluate initiatives on their strategy for delivering meaningful change in hard-to-abate sectors, demonstrable impact, robust implementation systems, and influence on wider industry practices.
Customer-led
The Financial Inclusion Initiative of the Year award recognises programs that expand access to life-improving financial services for underserved groups. Judges evaluate initiatives on their development approach, measurable impact on target communities, successful outreach and implementation, and potential for broader application.
The Financial Education Initiative of the Year award recognises innovative programs that enhance financial literacy and understanding. Judges evaluate initiatives on their targeted educational approach, innovative content development, measurable learning outcomes, effective partnerships, and lasting impact on beneficiary groups.