INDUSTRY CATEGORIES - OPEN TO ALL
Awards open to entry!
This year, Investment Week is also inviting entries for a number of industry categories to reward individuals and groups who are at the forefront of driving change across the investment trust/VCT sector.
Entries must be received by 25th September and the shortlist for these categories will be announced in early October.
Investment Company Rising Star of the Year
Open to individuals working directly with investment trusts/VCTs in the UK. Can be self-nominated or nominated by someone else. Must have worked in the investment industry for a maximum of six years at 30 November 2026 to qualify. The judges will consider professional progression and performance but will also look at factors including: passion for the investment trust/VCT sector; excellence in their role; improvements to existing processes or products; engagement in industry-wide initiatives; and helping promote investment trusts/VCTs more widely.
Investment Company Support Partner of the Year
Open to technology companies, compliance firms, law firms, brokers, research agencies, analyst firms, marketing and communications agencies who support the investment trust and VCT sector in the UK.
VCT Provider of the Year
Open to VCT providers who can demonstrate key developments or successes across their VCT range in the past 12 months to 30 June 2026, excellent shareholder engagement and contribution to the wider VCT industry.