The IBF presents the IBF Awards annually to recognise excellence within Singapore's financial sector.
Find out more about the IBF 2025 Award winners here.
IBF Awards 2026
Nominations for the IBF Awards are now open!
We look forward to celebrating professional excellence in the financial sector in 2026!
IBF Award Categories
IBF Distinguished Fellow
Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria:
- C-Suite Senior Management (e.g. CEO, CFO, COO etc); or
- Member of a financial institution's Group Executive Committee or equivalent; or
- Chairman or President of an Industry Association or Industry Committee; or
- IBF Fellow
- At least 15 years of financial services industry or relevant experience, and based in Singapore
- Demonstrated high level of professional competencies and outstanding leadership capabilities running strategically important functions, sizeable organisations or financial sector industry associations
- Strong recognition from industry peers
- Significant contribution to the financial sector with notable outcomes or significant positive impact to support the growth and development of the nominated financial services industry segment
- Display outstanding work ethics and a high level of integrity as a financial sector senior professional
| Dates | Award Process |
| February | Nominations open |
| 31 March | Nominations close for IBF Fellowship |
| April to July | Evaluation Process |
| August | IBF Award 2026 Recipients are notified |
| September/October | IBF Awards 2026 Ceremony |
IBF Fellow
Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria
- Business Heads or Specialists
- At least 15 years of financial services industry or relevant experience, and based in Singapore
- Demonstrated professional competencies and possess significant leadership experience in a business function or specific domain of specialisation
- Significant contribution to the financial sector with notable outcomes or significant positive impact to support the growth and development of the nominated financial services industry segment
- Display outstanding work ethics and a high level of integrity as a financial sector senior professional
| Dates | Award Process |
| February | Nominations open |
| 31 March | Nominations close for IBF Fellowship |
| April to July | Evaluation Process |
| August | IBF Award 2026 Recipients are notified |
| September/October | IBF Awards 2026 Ceremony |
IBF Inspire Award
The IBF Inspire Award recognises financial institutions that have demonstrated significant achievements and holistic commitments in skills development and workforce development across the organisation.
Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria
Applicants should be a financial institution regulated by the MAS and will be assessed based on the following:
- Strong on-going organisation-wide strategy and commitment to workforce transformation, talent pipeline building and skills development (including non-IBF initiatives)
- Significant commitment demonstrated in skills development and workforce development efforts
| Dates | Award Process |
| February | Nominations open |
| 31 March | Nominations close for IBF Fellowship |
| April to July | Evaluation Process |
| August | IBF Award 2026 Recipients are notified |
| September/October | IBF Awards 2026 Ceremony |
IBF Advance Award
This award recognises financial institutions that have shown good progress in skills development and/or workforce development across their organisation.
A financial institution can be recognised for the IBF Advance Award under two tracks including the IBF Advance (Skills Development) or the IBF Advance (Workforce Development) Award.
Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria
Applicants should be a financial institution regulated by the MAS and will be assessed based on the following:
- Demonstrated good progress in implementing organisation-wide strategy and commitment to skills development and/ or workforce development
- Growing commitment demonstrated in skills development and workforce development
| Dates | Award Process |
| February | Nominations open |
| 31 March | Nominations close for IBF Fellowship |
| April to July | Evaluation Process |
| August | IBF Award 2026 Recipients are notified |
| September/October | IBF Awards 2026 Ceremony |