Submissions open for Fund Manager of the Year 2025
Nominations and submissions have now opened for the annual Fund Manager of the Year Awards.
Currently in its 37th year, the Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2025 brings an unparalleled awards program to recognise the brightest minds in funds management.
Run in partnership with research partner Lonsec Research & Ratings, the premier independent and whole-of-market awards program will spotlight the achievements of professionals leading the funds management industry.
The Fund Manager of the Year Awards recognise the full spectrum of professionals, from rising stars to leaders, executives and senior professionals, recognising those who have made significant contributions to advancing the industry.
Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague or business by Thursday, 3 April 2025, for a chance to gain national recognition.
There are a total of 24 categories on offer, including three individual and 21 group categories.
Lonsec will determine the group finalists with some of the categories including Global Equity Fund of the Year, Multi-Asset Fund of the Year, Private Markets Fund of The Year, Diversified Fixed Income Fund of The Year, and Fund of the Year.
Eligible professionals and fund managers are encouraged to submit for the individual categories include BDM of the Year, Marketer of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year.
The highly anticipated awards program will be held on Thursday, 26 June 2025, at the Shangri-La, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
The awards program, in conjunction with event stakeholders Money Management, Momentum Media and Lonsec, has developed a robust awards methodology to form the backbone for assessing and benchmarking Australia’s leading fund management professionals and sets the standard for the top fund managers and professionals in the Australian marketplace.
The judging criteria for award categories is both quantitative and qualitative, acknowledging growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence and contributions to Australia’s financial sector.
All professionals who meet the eligibility criteria from across Australia’s finance industry are encouraged to participate in the awards program.
Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague or business by Thursday, 3 April 2025, for a chance at national recognition.
Click here for tips on how to write an effective submission.
For a step-by-step guide on how to submit your application, click here.
Click here to view all categories.
The program will culminate in a black-tie gala awards ceremony on Thursday, 26 June 2025, at Shangri-La, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
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