Citywealth Future Leaders Award 2026

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Individuals

Accountant of the Year – Associate

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Accountant of the Year – Manager

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Accountant of the Year- Partner/Director

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Lawyer of the Year – Associate

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Lawyer of the Year – Senior/Managing Associate

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Lawyer of the Year – Partner

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Lawyer of the Year IFC – Associate

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Lawyer of the Year IFC – Senior/Managing Associate

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Lawyer of the Year IFC – Partner

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Family Lawyer of the Year – Associate

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Family Lawyer of the Year – Senior/Managing Associate

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Family Lawyer of the Year – Partner

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Barrister of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Dispute/Litigation Lawyer of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Digital Assets Adviser of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Investment Manager of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Investment Director of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Private Investment/Family Office Individual of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

UHNW Services Individual of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Financial Planning Individual of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Tax Adviser of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Sustainability Adviser/Manager of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Assistant Private Banker of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Private Banker of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Senior Private Banker of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Trust Officer of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Senior Trust Officer of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Trustee of the Year – Manager

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Trustee of the Year – Director

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Inspirational Individual of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Outstanding Individual of the Year

The award in this section will be judged against six criteria: What was the most interesting deal or case you worked on in the last 12 months? (examples include tax planning for a nunnery or helping a person through an abusive divorce) Which other responsibilities within the organization do you hold? (examples different committees/mentoring trainees/CSR) Do you have any hobbies outside of work? (not a requirement of judging, for instance if candidate has children). Can you let us know of any philanthropy or charitable causes you support personally? Do you have a funny story or anecdote to share from your work experience? Lastly, please provide a supporting quote from a senior person within the organization (maximum 200 words)

Organisations

Best Employer – Career Progression

The applications in this section should demonstrate evidence of: Leadership and development of individuals under 40 within the organisation including investment in qualifications and extra responsibilities.

Best Employer – LGBT+/Inclusion

The applications in this section should demonstrate evidence of: Leadership and development of individuals under 40 within the organisation including investment in qualifications and extra responsibilities.

Best Employer – Working Parents Initiative

The applications in this section should demonstrate evidence of: Leadership and development of individuals under 40 within the organisation including investment in qualifications and extra responsibilities.

Best Employer – Sustainability/Community Engagement

The applications in this section should demonstrate evidence of: Leadership and development of individuals under 40 within the organisation including investment in qualifications and extra responsibilities.