Criteria | Ones to Watch 2026 | The Association of Corporate Treasurers

Criteria | Ones to Watch 2026

NatWest, 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AA
17:30, 24 February 2026

Nominations are now closed. Join us for the awards evening reception on 24 February 2026, kindly hosted by NatWest.

Showcase your treasury experience and achievements

Whether you or someone you know is breaking new ground, driving change, or quietly making a difference behind the scenes, we want to celebrate that impact.

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

What Judges Are Looking For

Demonstrated Potential

  • Clear signs of future impact, leadership, or innovation
  • Recognised by peers or mentors as someone with outstanding promise

Recent Achievements

  • Notable accomplishment within the last 12–15 months
  • Examples: launching a product, receiving acclaim, earning key roles, or winning recognition

Innovation & Creativity

  • Introduced new ideas, approaches, or projects that break from convention
  • Brings a fresh perspective that enhances their field

Influence & Visibility

  • 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

  • Clear progress and improvement in a short period
  • Likely to reach higher levels of influence or accomplishment soon

Categories

Individual from a small team (1-4)

Nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student

Individual from a medium team (5-9)

Nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student

Individual from a large team (10+)

Nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student

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Treasury Adviser

Treasury Innovator of the Year

Nominee must be a current ACT Member or Student

ACT Champion / Outstanding Contribution

Recommendation only (no self-nomination).

Open to corporates, banks, FIs & suppliers.

Nominees must be an ACT Member or Student

Entry Criteria

  • The nominee must be an ACT Member (including Affiliate Member) or a Student.
  • Self-nominations allowed (must include a supporting statement from your line manager or ACT member. This does not apply to the ACT Champion category).
  • Individuals can be based anywhere in the world.
  • If you are nominating someone else, you do not have to be an ACT Member or Student.
  • No age restrictions.

Reserve your place

Nominations are now closed. 

Join us for the awards evening reception on 24 February 2026, kindly hosted by NatWest.

Arrival Time: 17:30
Venue: NatWest, 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AA

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