ANALYST OF THE YEAR
This award recognises an individual whose research, insights and analysis have directly driven better investment outcomes. The winner demonstrates outstanding skill in identifying opportunities, managing risk and generating alpha through rigorous, disciplined and forward-looking analysis.
This category celebrates the professionals who sit behind the scenes, providing the intellectual engine room that underpins successful portfolios and strategies.
BDM OF THE YEAR
This award recognises the top-performing fund management BDM for the calendar year 2025 and is open to all full-time BDMs that meet the category requirements.
BDMs will be assessed on associated fund management volumes, plus their servicing credentials.
MARKETER OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a leading marketing, PR or communications professional who supports the fund management sector via the provision of services to managers and firms and can effectively demonstrate that their role and advice have transformed and helped improve reputation, best practice, and professionalism in the fund management space.
MENTOR OF THE YEAR
This award celebrates an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to developing the next generation of investment professionals. It recognises someone who actively supports, coaches and inspires colleagues through guidance, leadership and personal investment in others’ careers.
The winner is not just a high performer, but a person who leaves a lasting impact through the people they have helped grow, succeed and lead.
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
This award recognises Australia’s top new fund manager (across all asset classes),
considering not only the delivery of their performance but also the aptitude and acumen to build a solid portfolio and client proposition.
THOUGHT LEADER OF THE YEAR
This award recognises an individual who has consistently influenced the way the industry thinks about investing, markets and risk. The winner is someone whose ideas, insights and commentary have helped advisers, investors and peers better understand markets, anticipate change and navigate complexity.
This is about genuine intellectual leadership that shapes strategy, debate and decision-making across the profession.
LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION
This award recognises an individual who has made an extraordinary and enduring contribution to Australia’s funds management and investment industry. It celebrates a career of leadership, integrity, innovation and influence — someone whose work has shaped markets, built institutions, developed talent and raised standards across the profession.