ACT Ones to Watch 2026 – Treasury Innovator of the Year

Treasury Innovator of the Year – All

Entry Criteria

Deadline for nominations: Friday 21 November 2025
This category is open to individuals from corporates, banks and FIs and treasury suppliers
If the nominee is from a corporate, they must be a current ACT Member (including Affiliate Member*) or Student Member
If the nominee is from a bank, FI or treasury supplier they must be an ACT member (including Affiliate Member*) or Student OR you can pay an entry fee of £225 upon submission
*An Affiliate Membership can be purchased at the time of entering the award
Individuals can be based anywhere in the world
Individuals can self-nominate or be entered by someone else
If nominating someone else, you must declare if the individual is your client
If you are nominating someone else, you do not have to be a current ACT Member or Student
If nominating yourself, you must include one statement of support from your line manager or an ACT member
There are no age restrictions
You can provide slides, imagery and additional documentation as supporting evidence, but it will not be assessed as part of your overall score only to provide context to your statement
Word versions of the form are available if you have any issues, please contact Hannah from our events team: hjamieson@treasurers.org

Category Criteria

Word count: under 1000 words – approx. 2 sides of A4 12-point font
In this statement you must provide clear examples and details on what you or your nominated individual has achieved.
Examples of what judges will be looking out for in all nominations is detailed below:

Demonstrated Potential
Shows clear signs of future impact, leadership, or innovation
Recognized by peers or mentors as someone with outstanding promise
Recent Achievements
Has achieved something notable in the past 12–24 months
Could be launching a product, receiving acclaim, earning key roles, or winning other recognition
Innovation & Creativity
Introduced new ideas, approaches, or projects that break from convention
Displays a fresh perspective that enhances their field
Influence & Visibility
Gaining traction or building a following, either in their community or industry-wide
May be featured in media, social platforms, conferences, or industry publications
Values & Impact
Aligns with values like integrity, inclusivity, sustainability, or community engagement
Demonstrates a commitment to positive change
Growth Trajectory
Has shown significant improvement or progress within a short period
Likely to reach higher levels of influence or accomplishment soon

1. Please provide your contact details.
*This question is required.

First Name

Last Name

Job Title

Company Name

Email Address

2. Please enter the details of the person you are nominating *This question is required.

First Name

Last Name

Job Title

Company Name

Email Address

Is the nominee your client?

3. Please supply headshot of nominated candidate

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4. In 1000 words (approx. 2 sides of A4, 12 point font) please set out your case for entering: *This question is required.

5. Please give a brief description of any supporting information you will provide with this application (optional unless you are nominating yourself - you must provide written references)

What you may want to include:

Written references from treasury peers or colleagues of the individual
Links to any website pages
Slides or imagery
You can include up to 3 files in the following formats: pdf, word document, jpg or png images, mp4 video files.

Any supporting evidence will not be marked or assessed only used to help provide context

6. Upload your first file (optional)

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7. Upload your second file (optional)

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8. Upload your third file (optional)

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ACT Ones to Watch 2026 – Treasury Innovator of the Year – All

ACT Ones to Watch 2026 Awards Entry Form