We’re shining the spotlight on the people, firms and initiatives doing good in the financial services industry.  

Judged by industry experts and presented at our Evolution conference in September, the Verve awards are open to everyone in the industry and it’s free to enter – so use our 5 top tips below, and get nominating.  

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1. You’ve got to be in it to win it.

And by that we mean: don’t miss the deadline! If you want to nominate, make sure your entry is with us before the closing date of 4 July 2025. We won’t be accepting late entries, so get nominating now. We’re all about inclusion and want everyone to take the chance on their spotlight moment – not just the big firms with deep pockets. If you think you’re a winner, or know someone else who could be, we strongly encourage you to nominate.

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2. Cross category nominations are allowed.

Want to nominate yourself or someone else in multiple categories? Go for it. It’s totally fine to nominate the same person for more than one award, as long the entry is relevant. Just make sure you adapt your submissions accordingly.  
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3. Think like a judge.

For the best chance at being shortlisted, we encourage you to carefully address each point in the nomination criteria. For each award, there’s a ‘hints and tips’ factsheet – you can find these on the Verve Awards page. Our judges are financial services industry experts, so don’t worry, they can digest the facts.
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4. Get creative, but keep it grounded in fact.

We want to hear your story, and see it backed up with measurable evidence. Don’t just tell us your marketing campaign improved engagement – tell us by how much, over what time period, about the tools you used to track it, and why that indicated success. We want the details!

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5. Make it memorable

If you know Verve, you know we want to see people going above and beyond to change the face of finance, break down industry stereotypes and encourage innovation of all kinds. We’d love to see you highlight how you (or your nominee!) has embodied the Verve mission this year.  

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With these tips in mind, we think you’re ready to get nominating in the Verve Awards 2025! You can find the full list of awards on the Evolution website here.