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Future Leaders Awards Submissions & Nominations

Submissions are now open. Closing date is 15th April 2019.

A fee of £250 + VAT will be applied to each entry sent after the deadline. 

 

General Guidelines

 

Entrants are open to individuals aged 40 years and under at the time of submission. 

 

All individuals, will be asked to submit their answers to the following questions. If you would like to recommend someone, simply send their name, contact details and a 250 word paragraph explaining why they should be considered a Future Leader. 

 

For all self nominations or nominations from a marketing team, send in 1000 words answering these 6 questions, which will also automatically be considered for our Future Leaders editorial.

 

  • 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)

 

The judges

 

An independent panel of industry judges determines the winners.

Additionally, the shortlist is published online and online voting will take place. The online vote carries the weight of one additional judge.

Please send entries by email to Lina Petkova: tpetkova@citywealthmag.com

NB. All award entries are treated in the strictest confidence.

 

Future Leaders Awards cover letter

The Categories

Event Categories

  • Best Employer - Career Progression (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional; LGBT+/inclusion)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Accountant of the Year - Assistant Manager/Associate (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against three key criteria: Strategic Planning; Profitability/ Growth and Individual Improvements. For strategic planning we will look at what makes work stand out against competitors and look at what KPI's have been achieved during the last twelve months. For Profitability/ Growth we will look at how you have helped with financial improvements like fee income; winning new clients and client retention. We will also consider new client wins. For Individual improvements we will consider rewards, industry recognition, personal achievements and work with the wider community.

  • Accountant of the Year - Senior Manager/Associate Director (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Accountant of the Year - Partner/Director (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Lawyer of the Year - Associate (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Lawyer of the Year - Senior/Managing Associate (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Lawyer of the Year - Partner (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Family Lawyer of the Year – Associate (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Family Lawyer of the Year – Senior/Managing Associate (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Family Lawyer of the Year – Partner (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Lawyer of the Year IFC - Associate (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against seven key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1. Legal expertise and innovation. 2. Industry knowledge and experience 3. Troubleshooting and/or tax solutions. 4. Leadership and development. 5. Client satisfaction. 6. Contribution to the success of the business. 7. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Lawyer of the Year IFC – Senior/Managing Associate (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Lawyer of the Year IFC - Partner (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional)

    The award in this section will be judged against seven key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1. Legal expertise and innovation. 2. Industry knowledge and experience 3. Troubleshooting and/or tax solutions. 4. Leadership and development. 5. Client satisfaction. 6. Contribution to the success of the business. 7. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Private Banker/Investment (Manager; Senior Investment Manager; Investment Director) of the Year

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Assistant Private Banker/Relationship Manager/Portfolio Manager/Investment Manager (0-5 years)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Private Banker/Relationship Manager/Portfolio Manager/Investment Manager (5-10 years)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Senior Private Banker/Relationship Manager/Portfolio Manager (c.10 years+)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Client Director/Portfolio Director/Investment Director (c.10 years+)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Private Investment/Family Office Individual of the Year (Europe; USA)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Trustee of the Year (Boutique; Mid-size; Large/Institutional) / (Junior Administrator/Administrator; Senior Administrator/Assistant Manager; Manager/Senior Manager; Director)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Financial Advisory/UHNW Services individual of the Year (Europe; USA)

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Mentor of the Year

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Inspirational Individual of the Year

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

  • Outstanding Individual of the Year

    The award in this section will be judged against six key criteria which the judging committee will expect to see evidence of: 1 Industry knowledge and experience 2. Troubleshooting and client solutions. 3. Leadership and development including qualifications. 4. Client satisfaction. 5. Contribution to the success of the business. 6. Contribution to the wider community.

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