Editor's note

NETWORK OF THE YEAR
The winner of this award will have demonstrated the execution of profitable growth strategies

RISING STAR NETWORK
The winner of this award might not be a ‘household name’ but will have demonstrated exceptional growth, entrepreneurial flair and innovation in elevating its position in the market.

ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR
The winner of this award will have demonstrated the execution of profitable growth strategies.

RISING STAR ASSOCIATION
The winner of this award might not be a ‘household name’ but will have demonstrated exceptional growth, entrepreneurial flair and innovation in elevating its position in the market.

DIGITAL INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
This award will be given to a practice, network, or association, which has with a new initiative or innovation in audit made a major change in improving audit quality, efficiency or added value to clients

WELLBEING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
The Wellbeing Initiative of the Year Award recognises the technology and digital investment an industry organisation has made to support its employees’, members’, and users’ physical and mental wellbeing since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
This category will celebrate the success of a firm, network/association, professional body, regulator, professional federation etc., which has with its DEI initiative made a significant contribution towards raising the bar.

PROFESSIONAL BODY OF THE YEAR
The winning professional body should wield a profound influence within the accountancy industry and beyond

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
The winner will have demonstrated a commitment to go the extra mile internally with regard to sustainability via a specific initiative.

COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
This award will recognise the work of a communications/marketing/brand ambassadors’ team across the whole range of accountancy stakeholders (firms, professional bodies, federations, standard-setters, regulators, etc.).

ACCOUNTANCY SOFTWARE OF THE YEAR (VENDOR)
The winning accounting practice software product will showcase great levels of user satisfaction and industry leading product features

CLOUD INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR (VENDOR)
The Cloud Initiative of the Year recognises the most innovative and compelling products and services from cloud vendors.

USER EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (VENDOR)
The User Experience of the Year Award recognises the most ground-breaking UX offerings from organisations that take pride in creating the best possible online or multi-channel experiences.

YOUNG ACCOUNTANT OF THE YEAR
The winner of this award will have qualified in the past 10 years and will have made a significant difference to their employer.

PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
We will be looking for an industry leader who is not scared to take a stand who is outspoken on the issues affecting the profession and who has made a significant contribution in the past year.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award recognises consistent levels of achievement within the profession over a number of years.