Judges Criteria
Our judges are looking for individuals who are making a meaningful impact on the treasury profession and demonstrating the potential to shape its future.
Demonstrated Potential
Clear signs of future impact, leadership, or innovation
Recent Achievements
Notable accomplishment within the last 12–15 months
Innovation & Creativity
Introduced new ideas, approaches, or projects that break from convention
Influence & Visibility
Building a following, either in their community or industry-wide
Values & Impact
Aligns with values like integrity, inclusivity, sustainability, or community engagement
Growth Trajectory
Clear progress and improvement in a short period
Nomination Categories
Entries close on 13 November 2026.
Ready to nominate?
Submit a short entry (up to 1,000 words) outlining what's been achieved, why it matters, and what makes this person one to watch.
If you're nominating yourself, include a short statement of support from your manager or an ACT member.
All entries will be reviewed by a panel of senior corporate treasurers and respected professionals from across banking, consultancy, and financial institutions. Every submission will be judged carefully, fairly, and purely on merit.
Explore the categories below and select the relevant category to access its nomination form.
Individual from a small team (1-4)
The nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student
Individual from a medium team (5-9)
The nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student
Individual from a large team (10+)
The nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student
Bank or Financial Institution
The nominee does not need to be a current ACT member or student.
Treasury Adviser
The nominee does not need to be a current ACT member or student.
Treasury Innovator of the Year
The nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student
ACT Champion
Recommendation only (no self-nomination)
Open to corporates, banks, FIs & suppliers.
Nominee must be an ACT Member or Student/
ACT Volunteer
The nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student
View Last Year's Highlights
Take a look back at the Ones to Watch Awards 2026 and relive the moments as we celebrated the rising stars and outstanding talent shaping the future of treasury.
