Are you, or is someone you know, our next award winner?
The AAT Impact Awards return to celebrate all those amazing achievements that exemplify the AAT member community.
We know among you are the unsung heroes, the impactful figures and the inspirational "above and beyonders" that make a real difference and we want you to shine.
These awards celebrate you, our members from all backgrounds, and are a truly inclusive and diverse showcase of what it really means to be "AAT".
Who can enter
If you're part of the AAT member community and hold AATQB, MAAT, FMAAT or licensed membership, or want to nominate someone else who is, you can enter or nominate for free now in the categories below.
How to enter
The awards are free to enter and all you need to do is provide your details and answer two questions.
- Tell us your inspirational story, or the story of the person you're nominating (maximum 300 words).
- Describe how you or they meet the award criteria (maximum 400 words).
Please make sure you have all your information to hand before starting your award entry as you won’t be able to save your progress or amend your answers once submitted.
Entries need to be complete and submitted by 13 July 2026.
Award categories
Explore the 12 categories and see if you, or someone you know, would be a great fit for this year’s awards.
AAT Finance Professional of the Year Award
Honouring members who’ve made a significant impact within their finance team or function, contributing positively to their organisation.
Who should enter
MAATs or FMAATs who’ve made a significant contribution to their team or workplace since 1 April 2025. This could include delivering business improvements, spearheading a project or influencing change, and should be coupled with a commitment to personal and professional development.
AAT Financial Leadership Award
Highlighting the achievements of AAT members making a difference in finance roles outside of practice.
Who should enter
Senior finance professionals who’ve demonstrated strong leadership and strategic influence since 1 April 2025. This could include managing teams, leading transformation or delivering lasting improvements to financial performance and culture.
AAT Digital Finance Pioneer Award
Celebrating innovation and embracing tech that transforms finance functions whether it’s digitising workflows, adopting AI or leading finance transformation.
Who should enter
All AAT members who’ve helped lead digital change in their organisation or practice since 1 April 2025. This might include streamlining processes, adopting new technology or supporting others to work more efficiently and confidently with digital tools.
Book your place at AAT Connect
Once you've submitted your nomination, if you're an AAT professional member, don't forget to book your place at AAT Connect so you can take full advantage of what the day has to offer.
Terms and conditions
Before submitting your nomination please read the Fair Processing Notice for AAT awards nominations detailing how we’ll handle your data.
If you’re nominating someone else the nominee will be contacted, but we won’t disclose any details of the nominator.
Personal data submitted as part of your nomination will not be shared with third parties unless required by law or with consent. Nominations will be judged by an independent panel of AAT staff to select winners.
Once submitted, we’ll retain your nomination and the data within it for six months for unsuccessful nominations and 12 months for winners.
