Award Categories 2019

 

The award categories are open to everyone involved in financial services within Yorkshire, whether that be as an outstanding trainee or as a regional director. Our purpose is to celebrate the successes of those organisations, teams and individuals who have excelled within Yorkshire.

 

The following criteria should be treated as a guide by entrants when reviewing award categories, but are not intended to be exhaustive, and entrants are invited to mention any other points they feel strengthen their entry.

 

Entry Deadline: 9 November 2018

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Best Insurer

Open to all issuers of insurance policies in Yorkshire

  • Innovative and market-leading policies
  • Diverse broker network
  • Competitive premium levels
  • Excellence in claims processing and management
  • Innovative use of technology to deliver a better service to customers



Broker of the Year

Open to all brokers of any insurance line in Yorkshire

  • Diverse and competitive pool of insurer partners
  • Innovative and market-leading policies
  • Demonstrable knowledge of complex insurance products
  • Excellence in claims processing and management
  • Innovative use of technology to deliver a better service to customers



Commercial Bank of the Year

Open to all providers of commercial banking services in Yorkshire

  • Track record of aiding growth of businesses
  • Architects of innovative financial solutions
  • Demonstrable knowledge of and expertise in financial solutions
  • Innovative use of technology to deliver a better service to customers



Retail Bank of the Year

Open to all providers of retail banking services in Yorkshire

  • Track record of excellent customer service
  • Reputation for security and reliability
  • Demonstrable knowledge of and expertise in banking services
  • Innovative use of technology to deliver a better service to customers



Wealth Manager of the Year

Open to all wealth management companies in Yorkshire

  • Risk-aware management strategy that champions efficiency
  • Evidence of client’s return on investment
  • Demonstrable knowledge of and expertise in complex financial products and services
  • Excellence in relationship management
  • Innovative use of technology to manage assets



Lender of the Year - Consumer

Open to all consumer lending teams and firms in Yorkshire

  • Voluminous and diverse book of business
  • Innovative loan design
  • Evidence of assistance contributing to financial security
  • Innovative use of technology to deliver a better service to borrowers



Lender of the Year - SME

Open to all SME lending teams and firms in Yorkshire

  • Voluminous and diverse book of business
  • Innovative deal design
  • Diverse network of borrowers
  • Evidence of financial assistance contributing to business or community growth
  • Innovative use of technology to deliver a better service to borrowers



Lender of the Year - Enterprise

Open to all enterprise lending teams and firms in Yorkshire

  • Voluminous and diverse book of business
  • Innovative deal design
  • Diverse network of borrowers
  • Evidence of financial assistance contributing to business or community growth
  • Innovative use of technology to deliver a better service to borrowers



Best Employer

Open to all providers of financial services in Yorkshire

  • Training initiatives and accreditations received or being worked towards
  • Dedication to development and welfare of staff
  • Jobs created within the region
  • Recognition received from staff/training providers



Customer Service Award

Open to all companies and teams in Yorkshire

  • Instance of excellent customer service executed within the past 12 months
  • Evidence of going above and beyond expectations of customer
  • Enhanced reputation of brand
  • Boosted confidence in particular area of financial services



Counter Fraud Award

Open to all financial services providers and teams within Yorkshire

  • Initiative, campaign or investigation launched or completed in the past 12 months
  • Demonstrable results, such as civil or criminal convictions, or evidence of savings
  • Teamwork and cooperation essential
  • Innovative methods, such as investigation or technological support



Mandate of the Year

Open to all providers of financial services in Yorkshire

  • Mandate for financial service awarded in the past 12 months may standout due to size, complexity or innovation
  • Include details of parties on either side
  • Provide up to 300 words on why the mandate should win this category



Transaction of the Year

Open to all financial services teams within Yorkshire

  • Transaction completed in the past 12 months may standout due to size, complexity or innovation
  • Include details of parties on either side
  • Provide up to 300 words on why the deal should win this category


FinTech Initiative of the Year

Open to in-house fintech teams and fintech companies in Yorkshire

  • Technology-based tool, IOT initiative, technique, or system released in the past 12 months may standout due to competitive advantage, speed to market or inventiveness
  • Demonstrable results are essential
  • Evidence of strong teamwork and cooperation



Corporate Finance Team of the Year

Open to all corporate finance teams in Yorkshire

  • Track record of aiding growth of corporates
  • Examples of work including M&As, fund raising and IPOs
  • Demonstrable knowledge of and expertise in complex corporate finance deals
  • Reputation for specialisms backed by testimonials
  • Outstanding fundraiser with excellent access to capital, debt and private equity



Investment Team of the Year

Open to all investment management teams in Yorkshire

  • Bold but risk-aware investment strategy
  • Evidence of high returns
  • Demonstrable knowledge of complex asset classes and multiple jurisdictions
  • Excellence in relationship management
  • Innovative use of technology to boost returns and/or reduce risk



Independent Financial Adviser of the Year

Open to all providers of independent financial advice in Yorkshire

  • Demonstrable knowledge of and expertise in complex financial products
  • Evidence of client’s return on investment
  • Diverse network of financial product providers
  • Innovative use of technology to deliver a better service to customers



Financial Adviser Team of the Year

Open to all companies and teams providing financial advice in Yorkshire

  • Demonstrable knowledge of and expertise in complex financial products
  • Evidence of client’s return on investment
  • Diverse network of financial product providers
  • Innovative use of technology to deliver a better service to customers



Trainee of the Year

Open to all individuals on graduate, apprenticeship and training contracts at financial services providers in Yorkshire

  • Demonstrable dedication to clients
  • Work to a high standard throughout training
  • Non-fee earning, but work-related activities, such as marketing, establishing new initiatives and broader contribution to the profession
  • Contribution to the community



Rising Star Award

Open to all individuals working within financial services in Yorkshire

  • Eligible candidates must be no older than 35 at the time of the ceremony
  • Demonstrable dedication to your clients
  • Significant impact on employer’s business
  • Non-fee earning, but work-related activities, such as marketing, establishing new initiatives and broader contribution to the profession
  • Contribution to the community



Director of the Year Award

Open to all individuals working within financial services in Yorkshire

  • Open to heads of departments and regional directors
  • Demonstrable dedication to your clients and staff
  • Significant impact on employer’s business
  • Non-fee earning, but work-related activities, such as marketing, establishing new initiatives and broader contribution to the profession
  • Contribution to the community



Outstanding Achievement Award

Open to all individuals, teams and companies working within financial services in Yorkshire

  • The entrant must have made a major positive contribution to the sector in Yorkshire within the last 12 months
  • The contribution can be anything that affects financial services. From establishing a new product to setting new standards of excellence
  • Entrants into other categories are encouraged to put themselves forward if they feel they have a strong case

 



Diversity & Inclusion Award

Open to all firms across Yorkshire. This award will be judged according to the following criteria:

  • A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with an emphasis on developing opportunities for professional advancement
  • A significant focus on identifying and removing the profession’s barriers to entry
  • Active promotion of equality, internally and externally
  • Strong passion for celebrating diversity in all of its forms