Individual Categories
This category recognizes "above-and-beyond" leadership displayed across multiple categories, disciplines and may include being an influencer, innovator and mentor among peers, co-workers and clients.
Clearly and concisely describe the candidate’s achievements and impact from the past 12 months including personal and team achievements, citing specific examples of LEADERSHIP. Support the submission by presenting cases of direct and indirect impact to the firm, its clients and/or community. Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
This category honors outstanding examples of client service actions, relationship practices, or innovation in working with and/or serving clients and resulting in improved or changed client relationships and client/firm success.
Clearly and concisely describe the candidate’s achievements and impact from the past 12 months including personal and team achievements, citing specific examples of CLIENT SERVICE. Support the submission by presenting cases of direct and indirect impact to the firm, its clients and/or community. Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
This category honors outstanding execution of STRATEGIC actions, practices, or innovation in firm OPERATIONS and/or client service delivery resulting in measurable improved operational success. Successful candidates will have led or designed strategic operational concepts that advanced financial or relationship value and/or financial growth. This can be internal (Firm operations) or external (client relationship management).
Clearly and concisely describe the candidate’s achievements and impact from the past 12 months including personal and team achievements, citing specific examples of STRATEGIC or OPERATIONAL excellence. Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
This category recognizes those who display leadership and leader potential above the call of their specified rank or normal expectations of their position. Candidates also actively display capabilities and comportment for increased responsibility and prove a desire to proactively shoulder new responsibilities and leader roles for the benefit the organization.
Clearly and concisely describe the candidate’s achievements and impact from the past 12 months including personal and team achievements citing specific examples of LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL and GENERAL LEADERSHIP. Support the submission by presenting cases of direct and indirect examples related to the firm, its clients and/or community. Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
This award recognizes candidates who have mentored others in their firm, on their team or in wider business/community areas or created programs to facilitate same. While career achievements are valued, this should focus on activities/accomplishments during the past 12 months.
Clearly and concisely describe the candidate’s achievements and impact from the past 12 months including personal and team achievements citing specific examples of MENTORING or mentor/mentee participation. Describe relationship with mentee(s), including how often they meet and how they structure the process. Include any direct actions that have helped support the mentee’s advancement. Support the submission by presenting cases of direct and indirect benefit related to the mentor/mentee, the firm, its clients and/or community. Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
This award recognizes candidates who have been leaders on a specific diversity initiative(s) within their firm or organization or demonstrated innovation and leadership in the DEI realm. While career achievements are valued, this should focus on activities/accomplishments during the past 12 months.
Clearly and concisely describe the candidate’s achievements and impact from the past 12 months including personal and team achievements citing specific examples of DEI EFFORTS/INITIATIVES and LEADERSHIP or program development/participation. Support the submission by presenting cases of direct and indirect impact related to the firm, its clients and/or community. Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
This category replaces the former category of ESG Champion and recognizes candidates who have been leaders in ESG and/or CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY efforts, either on the part of their firms OR firm clients. While career achievements are valued, this should focus on activities/accomplishments during the past 12 months.
Clearly and concisely describe the candidate’s achievements and impact from the past 12 months including personal and team achievements citing specific examples of SUSTAINABILTY EFFORTS/INITIATIVES and LEADERSHIP or development of related programs. Support the submission by presenting cases of direct and indirect impact related to the firm, its clients and/or community. Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
This category recognizes candidates who have applied, designed or developed unique or innovative technology solutions addressing client or industry issues/needs. This can include application or use of AI, development of new technology/software, or assembly and arrangement of existing technology for the betterment of the industry, sector or client.
Clearly and concisely describe the candidate’s achievements and impact from the past 12 months including personal and team achievements citing specific examples of use/application of TECHNOLOGY to address client and/or firm needs. Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
This category honoring an individual's LIFETIME ACCOMPLISHMENTS and contributions to the profession. Consideration is given to their work and its specific impact on the success of their firms, clients, co-workers and communities in furthering industry standards, practices, education and social responsibility.
Clearly and concisely describe the candidate’s portfolio of achievements and impact from during their career in consulting. This can include personal and team achievements citing specific examples of projects, innovation, growth, accolades and general impact on their firms and the industry overall. Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
Team/Firm Categories
This category recognizes firms that have made significant and extraordinary efforts to create programs, environments and policies that equalize and incentivize women to remain, grow and invest themselves in the growth and success of the firm.
Clearly and concisely describe the program(s) or initiative(s) created by the firm to increase the RETENTION and work life quality of its female employees. 1) Define the project or initiative’s scope: include timelines, goals and team members and budget. 2) Describe the success of the program and measurement of its impact on related policies. 3) Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.
This category is for firms that have created and implemented outstanding/successful mentoring and or employee enrichment programs with a female-specific element as part of the initiative. Programs should energize and elevate female employee engagement while creating an environment of growth, inclusion and nurturing of leadership and professional development.
Clearly and concisely describe the program(s) or initiative(s) created by the firm designed to raise the level of professional development, leadership opportunities and growth for its female employees. 1) Define the project or initiative’s scope: include timelines, goals and team members and budget. 2) Describe the success of the program and measurement of its impact on related policies. 3) Include relevant qualitative or and/quantitative data in support of the submission.