Categories and Criteria

1. Best Newcomer NEW!

The nominee must be an employee with up to 3 years’ experience in the insolvency profession and/or wider insolvency sector, they should be in their first job in the sector.
The nominee should not be a director or senior manager.
The nominee will not only have demonstrated excellence in the field, but will also have gone above and beyond expectations, with examples of how they have shown enhanced professionalism and acted for the good of the team and contributed to wider insolvency community.

2. Rising Star of the Year

The nominee must be an employee with between 1 to 7 years’ experience in the insolvency profession and/or wider insolvency sector.
The nominee should not be a director or senior manager.
The nominee will not only have demonstrated excellence in the field, but will also have gone above and beyond expectations, with outcomes that have improved the insolvency profession and/or wider insolvency sector and its reputation.

3. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion/s

Nominations can be submitted for individuals, groups and teams.
The nominee/s must display leadership in fostering diversity both in the workplace and within the insolvency community.

4. Insolvency Professional of the Year (SME or Sole Practitioner, under 250 employees)

The nominee must be an employee with at least five years’ experience in the insolvency profession and/or wider insolvency sector.
The nominee will not only have demonstrated excellence in the field, but will also have gone above and beyond expectations, with outcomes that have improved the insolvency profession and/or wider insolvency sector and its reputation.

5. Insolvency Professional of the Year (Large Firm, over 250 employees)

The nominee must be an employee with at least five years’ experience in the insolvency profession and/or wider insolvency sector.
The nominee will not only have demonstrated excellence in the field, but will also have gone above and beyond expectations, with outcomes that have improved the insolvency profession and/or wider insolvency sector and its reputation.

6. Insolvency Team of the Year

The nominated team must have made a significant impact or achieved significant results in the insolvency sector over the past year.
The nominated team will have worked collaboratively, overcoming obstacles and utilising the skills of all members of the team.

7. Unsung Heroes – Insolvency Cashiers NEW!

The nominee must be an insolvency cashier who has demonstrated exceptional performance and integrity within the field of insolvency cashiering. The nominee will have contributed positively to their team, clients, and the wider profession.

8. Insolvency Lawyer of the Year

The nominee must be from a firm in a UK-based office.
The nominee must be a lawyer specialising in insolvency and can demonstrate that a significant part of their work is in recovery and/or insolvency.

9. Outstanding Contribution to the Profession

The nominee must have gone above and beyond expectations and has made an impact over a significant period of time.
The nominee must have credibility within the profession, the wider insolvency sector and with peers.