For groundbreaking technological advancements, with a focus on innovative use of AI and technology.

Groundbreaking technological advancements: Recognises a firm’s introduction of pioneering technologies that have transformed financial and/or related professional services. This includes the development of new tools, platforms, or systems that enhance efficiency, security, or user experience.

For young professionals showing great promise in the industry.

Exceptional performance and potential: Recognises young professionals who have demonstrated exceptional performance and potential in the financial and related professional services industry. This includes achieving significant milestones, exceeding expectations and showing promise for future leadership roles.

For inspiring leadership and vision in the financial services sector

Exemplary and inspiring leadership and vision: Honours individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and vision in the financial and related professional services industry. This includes setting a clear strategic direction, inspiring others and driving organisational success.

For innovative solutions in green finance.

Innovative solutions in green finance: Recognises organisations that have developed innovative solutions to promote green finance. This includes new financial products, services or strategies that support environmental sustainability.

For outstanding achievements in expanding export activities and significantly contributing to the industry's global presence.

Outstanding achievements in export activities: Recognises organisations that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in expanding export activities. This includes successfully entering new markets, increasing export volumes or achieving export milestones.

For exceptional efforts in entering and establishing a strong foothold in new international markets, demonstrating innovation and resilience.

Exceptional efforts in entering new international markets: Honours organisations that have demonstrated exceptional efforts in entering and establishing a strong foothold in new international markets. This includes overcoming challenges, seizing opportunities or achieving market success.

For significant contributions to the development and prosperity of UK regions and nations.

Significant impact on regional development: Recognises organisations that have made significant contributions to the development and prosperity of UK regions and nations. This includes economic growth, job creation and community development.

For exceptional contributions through reports or activities that have significantly advanced the discussion on a particular topic or issue of utmost importance to the industry.

Advancement of industry discussion: Recognises reports or activities that have significantly advanced the discussion and debate on a particular topic or issue of utmost importance to the industry.

For a professional or legal services firm that has provided exemplary counsel and support on a specific issue or project.

Advancement of industry discussion: Recognises reports or activities that have significantly advanced the discussion and debate on a particular topic or issue of utmost importance to the industry.

For a firm that has demonstrated remarkable innovation, growth, and impact within the UK capital markets.

Remarkable innovation and growth: Recognises firms that have demonstrated innovation, growth and impact within the UK capital markets.

For a firm that has demonstrated remarkable innovation, growth, and impact within the UK capital markets.

Remarkable innovation and growth: Recognises firms that have demonstrated innovation, growth and impact within the UK capital markets.

For an individual who has made a lasting impact on the financial and related professional services industry.

Lasting impact on the industry: Recognises individuals who have made a lasting impact on the financial and related professional services industry. This includes significant contributions to the industry's growth, development and reputation.