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Association of Corporate Treasurers Ones to Watch Award Winners in 2026

Awards

Ones to Watch 2027

23 February 2027 | Evening

About the Event

Shining a spotlight on the rising stars and trailblazers in treasury

These awards will shine a spotlight on individuals from across the entire treasury community who are breaking new ground, driving change, shaping the future of the profession, or quietly making a difference in the background.

The awards will be open to the entire treasury ecosystem, with categories tailored to:

  • corporate treasurers and finance professionals

  • individuals from banks and financial institutions

  • individuals from treasury suppliers.

Nominate yourself or someone brilliant you work with, and help us recognise the talent driving the profession forward.

Why Should You Enter?

Ones to Watch is your opportunity to gain recognition for the impact you're making in treasury.

You or your nominee will:

stand out as a future leader, adding weight to your professional profile and opening up new opportunities

be celebrated across the ACT's global channels, reaching a wide and influential audience in the treasury community

gain recognition for your achievements from senior professionals.

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

Submit Your Nomination

Individual from a medium team (5-9)

The nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student

Submit Your Nomination

Individual from a large team (10+)

The nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student

Submit Your Nomination

Bank or Financial Institution

The nominee does not need to be a current ACT member or student.

Submit Your Nomination

Treasury Adviser

The nominee does not need to be a current ACT member or student.

Submit Your Nomination

Treasury Innovator of the Year

The nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student

Submit Your Nomination

ACT Champion

Recommendation only (no self-nomination)

Open to corporates, banks, FIs & suppliers.

Nominee must be an ACT Member or Student/

Submit Your Nomination

ACT Volunteer

The nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student

Submit Your Nomination

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.

ACT Ones to Watch Awards 2026

Venue

Conveniently located directly opposite Liverpool Street Station, the venue is easily accessible by public transport, with connections via the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and Elizabeth lines, as well as National Rail services.

Address: 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AA

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