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.
Award categories
Explore the all the categories and see if you, or someone you know, would be a great fit for this year’s awards.
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.
New award category: AAT Outstanding Contribution Award
The AAT Outstanding Contribution Award recognises members who have made a significant and lasting contribution to AAT, its community or the wider profession.
Celebrating those who go above and beyond to support others, and make a meaningful impact through their work, volunteering or advocacy.
To be in with a chance of winning this award, submit your nomination by Friday 4 September.
Meet the judges of the AAT Outstanding Contribution Award
This award is judged separately from other AAT Impact Award categories by a dedicated judging panel of AAT leaders, current standing and past Presidents.
Lucy Cohen MBA, FMAAT
AAT President and CEO of Mazuma. Lucy brings extensive experience supporting small businesses and championing the accounting profession.
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.
Submit your completed nomination by 13 July 2026.
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.
Submit your completed nomination by 13 July 2026.
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.
Submit your completed nomination by 13 July 2026.
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.
