An accountancy professional who has consistently met or exceeded challenging objectives to ensure the highest quality of provision of accountancy and related services. Nominees are encouraged to share any work/initiatives to promote accountancy to the next generation and improve representation. The award is based on achievements made in the last 2 years.
Catherine Jones, Experian
Eriona Bajrakurtaj, Major’s Accounts & Co Ltd
Jo Hammer, Team17 Digital Ltd
Leanne Scott, Amazon
Rebecca Makaza, Siemens Energy and Money Wellbeing Ltd
Sara Sadeghian, Experian
Stephanie Marshall, A B C S UK
A woman working within financial services who is a role model and has gone out of her way to support the cause of getting more women into finance in the last 2 years. As well as examining the initiatives the candidates has pioneered to inspire women to succeed in the industry, judges will also assess their leadership and resilience as well as the initiative’s impact, continued viability, and integration with the business.
Adriana Ennab, Credit Suisse
Anna Blomqvist, HSBC Private Banking
Charlotte Nutting, Millennium
Fifi Ahmed, Publicis Sapient
Helen Tabeshfar, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Nasreen Kasenally, UBS
Niamh Linehan, Defactor Labs and Women of Web3
Sophia Papi, TwentyFour Asset Management
Sophie Dupre-Echeverria, GIB Asset Management
Virginia Fernandez, NatWest Markets
A senior figure who has gone out of their way to improve the diversity levels within financial services, within the organisation and/or in the wider community. Successful nominations must provide case studies or examples of how the candidate has gone out of their way, or strategically prioritised, getting more diversity of talent into the industry/organisation supporting them in their careers.
Didier Lambert, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Gordon Farquhar, NatWest Group
Julian Gilbert, Wealth Matters
Mark Timms, HSBC
Michael Bharwani, UBS
Rob Preston, Amazon
Wayne Gallant, Get Me Moving
The most influential and inspirational woman private and/or personal banker who has overseen strong financial performance and successfully guided the bank in best practices, expansion into new markets, or innovation in terms of new products or services. Nominees are encouraged to share any work/initiatives to promote banking to the next generation and improve representation. The award is based on achievements made in the last 2 years.
Alison Graham, Coutts
Hena Naranbhai, Barclays
Kateryna Shcheglova-Goldfinch, The National Bank of Ukraine / EBRD
A chief financial officer that has delivered real value – with tangible business results – to a company. Judges will look at projects and achievements, along with examples of best practice, leadership, resilience, support, ROI generated and alignment to business goals. The award is based on achievements made in the past 2 years.
Anna Agafonova, Pepper Advantage Group
Helen Emmett, Experian
Julie Teague, Cygnus Consultancy Ltd
Kate Cowan, Hope Capital
Laura Hamp, Furness Building Society
Nicole Burstow, DSW Capital
Nicole Street, The Finance Mob
Sally Hamacher, Amazon
This award is open to the Chief People Officer, Head of Human Resources, VP of Diversity, Chief Diversity Officer, Heads and Directors of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in the financial services industry. This person has demonstrated success in addressing inequalities and improving outcomes, ensuring a culture where all employees can thrive. This nominee is a role model and innovative leader in actively supporting employees; has introduced organisational change that can be measured in terms of staff engagement, retention, satisfaction, support and wellbeing. This person is a great influencer and inspires and motivates others to improve the business for all.
Divya Shree, NatWest Group
Kerensa Hanna, Furness Building Society
Khushboo Patel, Metro Bank
Mandy Smith, Close Brothers Motor Finance
This award category is open to Financial Services Companies which have demonstrated great efforts to recruit, support, retain and promote more women and diverse talent at all levels. Judges will look at efforts the employer has made to create a more diverse and inclusive working environments. Submissions should include examples of inclusive policies, ways to boost morale and improve company culture, and implemented programmes to increase the well-being of employees.
7IM
Apex Group Ltd
Behind The Scenes VA Ltd
Blackstone
Experian
Fisher Investments UK
Hope Capital
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Metro Bank
Sage
This category recognises women entrepreneurs who have contributed significantly to the finance industry through their ventures. They should demonstrate notable business success, innovation, creativity, a deep understanding of the finance industry and market trends, and sound leadership and teamwork skills. There should be a commitment to social impacts, such as promoting financial literacy, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives, or giving back to the community.
Caroline Plumb, Gravita
Caroline Stuart, Sparrow Paraplanning
Hephzi Pemberton, Equality Group
Kate Fuller, MAB Crawley
Mai Le, SAPI
Rebecca Makaza, Siemens Energy and Money Wellbeing Ltd
Samantha Hayward, Sestini and Co Pension Trustees Ltd
Shabnam Wazed, AGAM International
Stephanie Marshall, A B C S UK
A finance team, led by a woman, that has delivered real value – with tangible business results – to a company. Judges will look at projects and achievements, along with examples of best practice, leadership, support, ROI generated and alignment to business goals. The award is based on achievements made in the past 2 years.
Amazon led by Sally Last-Hamacher
Blackstone led by Julia McDowell
Flying Colours Advice Ltd led by Melanie Preston
Sage led by Jacqui Cartin
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust led by Jennifer Leah
This award is for the most innovative fintech project led by a woman. Judges will be looking for demonstrations of excellent growth and resilience over the last 2-3 years. Judges will look at products/services, client testimonials, examples of ROI achieved, success in challenging implementations, post-sales support and services, and tailored customisations in specific enterprise environments.
AGAM International
Fluency
SAPI
Tapoly
Velexa
For women professionals who have made significant contributions to the finance industry as an IFA, having demonstrated a track record of providing exceptional client service and innovation, and creativity in their approach to financial planning. They should have a recognised professional qualification, a deep understanding of the industry and market trends, and a commitment to ethical standards, professionalism, and business success.
Katherine Pautard, Wealth Matters
Lottie Kent, True Financial Design Ltd
Sarah Arora, Flying Colours Advice Ltd
For women professionals who have demonstrated exceptional sales and revenue growth, contributing to the success of their brokerage firm or organisation. They should have provided outstanding customer service to their clients, including responsiveness, accuracy, and professionalism, as well as innovation and creativity in their approach to brokerage. This woman must have a deep understanding of the insurance industry and market trends and sound leadership and teamwork skills. They must be committed to treating clients fairly.
Janthana Kaenprakhamroy,Tapoly
Kendyl Binnie, H D Consultants
Sabina Kravcak, AXA
The corporate lawyer or in-house legal counsel that has broken down barriers to advancement in the firm and wider legal sector, as well as paved the way for diversity in leadership. The award is based on achievements made in the past 2 years.
Alice Dixie, Nucleus
Emma Cleveland, Cleveland & Co.
Fiona Ghosh, EY
Lesley Gregory, Memery Crystal
Natasha Harrison, Pallas Partners LLP
Nicole Kearse Stewart, African Legal Support Facility
Priya Taneja, McDermott Will & Emery
Sophie McGrath, Goodwin Proctor
A woman under the age of 30, or who turns 30 in 2023, who has progressed rapidly though their career within financial services and demonstrated business value and innovation throughout. Judges will examine the last 2 years in each candidate’s career, looking at standout achievements and demonstrable contributions to successful projects.
Abi O'Sullivan, Starling Bank
Charlotte Cuenot, AXA Insurance
Coralie Nelson, Novatus Global
Ilayda Ustunel, Blackstone
Katja Oakley-Bell, Quilter
Mira Ratyal, HSBC
Rachele Carraro, Mintago
Rosie Von Spreckelsen, Apex Group Ltd
Sarah MacNeill, Starling Bank
Sheetal Dash, J.P.Morgan Chase & Co.
An industry professional supporting financial services professionals, who has increased diversity in the profession and demonstrated outstanding leadership. Judges will consider management, team development, business achievement, commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the financial services sector, and work with the wider community. These individuals should have effected change through creative and specific solutions and have a demonstrated history of supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry for at least 10 years.
Bhagya Reddy, UBS
Divya Shree, NatWest Group
Helen Mitchell, BluKudu Ltd
Lynette Webb, Mortgage Saving Experts Ltd
Marion Laboure, Deutsche Bank & Harvard University
Michelle Holgate, RBC Brewin Dolphin
Priya Kainth, Bank of America
Rosie Guest, Apex Group Ltd
Sophia Bantanidis, Citibank
Victoria Strudwick, Amazon
This award recognises an employee network that strives to ensure the views of its community are heard and acted on to change the system. This network has influence and inspires and motivates its stakeholders to improve the work environment and ways of working for its members. It must be able to demonstrate a change in a way of working, processes, or outcomes for an impacted group. Please also mention measures that have been put in place to guarantee the network and the work being done will remain viable despite business or economic changes.
7IM
AvivAbility, Aviva
AXA Balance Network, AXA Insurance
All Bar None (ABN), UBS
Balance UK, HSBC
Black Employee Network (BEN) UK Operations ERG, Amazon
Capital One's REACH Business Resource Group, Capital One (Europe) plc
Parental Leave Forum, HSBC Private Banking
Senior Women’s Forum, MUFG
The Verve Foundation
This award is for an individual that is responsible for sustainable investing within a financial services firm. Judges will assess projects and achievements, along with examples of best practice, leadership, support, ROI generated and alignment to business goals. The award is based on achievements made in the past 2 years.
Elena Koycheva, RBC BlueBay Asset Management
Sabina Kravcak, AXA Insurance
Sindhu Krishna, Phoenix Group
Siobhan Archer, LGT Wealth Management
Yemi Oluseun, The Change Hive
This award recognises a female wealth manager or financial planner who has made an outstanding contribution to their client's financial well-being and in particular female clients, as well as initiatives to improve financial literacy and inclusion with the wider public. The judges will look for real evidence of support and achievement.
Katherine Pautard, Wealth Matters
Lottie Kent, True Financial Design Ltd
Michelle Holgate, RBC Brewin Dolphin
Rosie Hooper, Quilter Private Client Advisers
Sophia Lerche-Thomsen, Frizzell Wealth Management
Veronique Morel-Kane, Raymond James Embassy Gardens
A woman who has demonstrated the highest degree of excellence, innovation and leadership in their role in the last 5 years or more, and shone a light on the great things women in financial services can achieve. This inspiring leader will have challenged, influenced or revolutionised the culture of the financial services sector. In their submission, nominees should not only have demonstrated outstanding business achievements, but should also give examples of support, strength and how they have actively sought to bring more diversity to the financial services industry.
Alexandra Daly, AA Advisors (Europe) Ltd
Carolina Minio Paluello, Arabesque AI
Claire Maillet, Ziglu
Funmi Dele-Giwa, MFS Africa
Ijeoma Okoli, Digital Economy Initiative
Kate Monserrate, Simplify Consulting
Mona El Isa, Avantgarde Finance and Enzyme Finance
Rachel Vann, Lloyds Banking Group
Samrawit Soquar, JPMorgan Asset Management
Sheetal Dash, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
