Meet our 2026 winners
The AAT Impact Awards recognise the individuals and organisations making a real difference across the accounting and finance profession.
This year’s winners were announced at AAT Connect on Friday 6 November 2026, as we came together to celebrate their achievements and contributions to the AAT community.
A huge congratulations to all our winners and shortlist, and thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate someone. The standard of nominations was fantastic, and everyone shortlisted should be proud of their achievement.
AAT International Champion Award
Honouring AAT members who extend AAT’s impact across borders through mentoring, hiring or advocacy.
Winner
Anton Shemarin
Shortlist
- Majed Ali
- Md Rashed Ahmed
- Maria Blanca Regalado
AAT Financial Leadership Award
Highlighting the achievements of AAT members making a difference in finance roles outside of practice.
Winner
Laura Allingham-Hume
Shortlist
- Allingham-Hume
- Hannah Galley
- Viktoria Gaspar
- Lucy Johnson
AAT Social Sustainability Champion Award
Celebrating AAT members who are driving lasting social impact and opening doors for others through their role in finance.
Winner
Tanzeel Rehman
Shortlist
- Maria Blanca Regalado
- Jackie Hooper
- Tanzeel Rehman
Highly commended entries
In addition to our winners, the judges recognised the outstanding quality of a number of nominations and awarded highly commended status to the following individuals and organisations.
- Practice of the year - Pink Butterfly Accounting
- Finance Professional of the year - Lorraine Stone
- International champion award - Maria Blanca Regalado
- Community Impact award - Emily Orchard-Pain
- Outstanding contribution award - Dan Perrin, Andy Murray.
Congratulations to all our highly commended entrants for their exceptional achievements and contributions.
