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Institutional Capital Awards 2026 categories

Asset Owners

Recognising the institutions and teams responsible for long-term capital stewardship.

The categories are:

  • Asset Owner of the Year

  • CIO of the Year

  • Investment Team of the Year

  • Master Trust of the Year

  • LGPS Fund or Pool of the Year

  • Insurer Investment Team of the Year

  • Not for Profit Investor of the Year

  • DB Scheme Investment Strategy of the Year

  • DC Default Strategy of the Year

  • Private Markets Allocation of the Year

  • Decumulation and Retirement Income Strategy of the Year

  • Sustainable Investment Strategy of the Year

Asset Managers

Recognising investment managers delivering excellence across public and private markets.

The categories are:

  • Public Markets Manager of the Year

  • Private Markets Manager of the Year

  • Private Credit Manager of the Year

  • Infrastructure and Real Assets Manager of the Year

  • ETF Provider of the Year

  • Multi-Asset and Fiduciary Manager of the Year

  • Emerging Manager of the Year

Advisers & Solutions

Recognising the firms supporting asset owners in delivering better outcomes.

The categories are:

  • Investment Consultancy of the Year

  • Professional Trustee Firm of the Year

  • Administrator of the Year

The Editorial Honours

Outstanding Contribution to Institutional Investment, and Rising Talent. Decided by the Editorial Board; not open for entry or sponsorship.