Ones to Watch 2026 | The Association of Corporate Treasurers

Ones to Watch 2026

London, UK
24 February 2026

Shining a spotlight on the rising stars and trailblazers in treasury

Deadline for nominations: Friday 21 November 2025

In response to popular demand, the ACT Ones to Watch are back, and it’s your time to be recognised.

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 profession or quietly making a difference in the background.

For the first time, 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.

Whether you’re nominating yourself or someone you work with, this is your moment to shine.


How to apply

It’s simple. Submit a short entry (up to 1,000 words) telling us:

  • what’s been achieved
  • why it matters
  • 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.

Entries close on 21 November 2025.

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.


Elina Todorova, Ones to Watch 2019

Elina was a 2019 Ones to Watch after playing a role in technology at Tideway, leading on a TMS implementation and upgrade to a cloud-based system.

She has been responsible for the implementation of Excel models to manage complex debt and hedging set-ups, training others in how to use them.

Her advice to the future talent of treasury: “Be passionate about what you do. I liked treasury from the start, so I sought to expand my knowledge to drive results. Never stop learning. Stay on top of recent developments and focus on your development constantly."


Ones to Watch 2019 | celebrating success

ACT Ones to Watch 2019

Submit your nomination

Celebrate the talent shaping the future of treasury.

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No problem. You can join as an Affiliate Member for free entry.

Affiliate membership gives you:

  • free entry to Ones to Watch and member-only events
  • access to exclusive ACT content and resources
  • a first step into the ACT community.

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