The CFA UK Journalism Awards highlights contribution for the advancement of investor education through journalism and will be held in June 2020 at CFA UK’s Summer Reception.
Launched in 2012, the awards celebrate articles that highlight ethical and professional standards in the UK investment sector and are open to all journalists. These awards aim to celebrate and promote great journalism that mirror CFA UK’s mission and vision.
Award categories
CFA UK News Provider of the Year
For the media outlet that has done most to explain the investment profession to stakeholders over the past 12 months.
CFA UK Journalist of the Year
For the journalist whose work has done most to explain the investment profession to stakeholders over the past 12 months.
CFA UK Journalism Award: ESG and Sustainable Investing
For the article in the last 12 months which has best explained ESG or sustainable investing to stakeholders and/or encouraged the profession to raise its standards in this area.
CFA UK Journalism Award: Inclusion & Diversity
For the article in the last 12 months which has best explained an issue relating to inclusion and diversity in the investment sector and/or encouraged the profession to raise its standards in this area. Submissions may relate to any area of diversity and inclusion, including but not limited to: gender, socio-economic diversity, minority ethnicities and neurodiversity.
CFA UK Journalism Award: Value and Transparency
For the article in the last 12 months which has best explained the investment sector’s duty to the public and/or encouraged the profession to better serve investors. This may include topics relating to consumer access to investment, investor transparency and value for money.
How to enter
Journalists who wish to enter should email OgilvyPR for more information. An individual or publication may enter multiple categories where they meet the criteria. Journalists from more than one organisation my enter individual awards, where they meet the criteria. There is no charge for entry.
Judging panel
We are currently recruiting for the 2020 Judging panel. Check out the details for this volunteer opportunity if you are a CFA UK member and are interested in applying.
Catch up with the photos from last year's awards
CFA UK 2019 Journalism Awards photos