IBF Award Categories

The IBF presents the IBF Awards annually to recognise excellence within Singapore's financial sector.

Find out more about the IBF 2024 Award winners here.

IBF Awards 2025

The nomination process for IBF Awards 2025 has begun. The award categories, relevant criteria and nomination forms are found below.

Nominations for IBF Distinguished Fellow and IBF Fellow will close on 31 March 2025. Nominations for the IBF Inspire and IBF Advance awards will close on 30 June 2025.

We look forward to celebrating professional excellence in the financial sector in 2025!

IBF Award Categories

IBF Distinguished Fellow IBF Fellow IBF Inspire Award IBF Advance Award

IBF Distinguished Fellow

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria

The "IBF Distinguished Fellow" is a prestigious title conferred upon industry captains and leaders who are the epitome of professional stature, integrity, and achievement. The Distinguished Fellows serve as a beacon of excellence for the industry.

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

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IBF Awards 2025 Key Dates

Dates	Award Process
February	Nominations open
31 March	Nominations close for IBF Fellowship
April to July	Evaluation Process
August	IBF Award 2025 Recipients are notified
October	IBF Awards 2025 Ceremony

Nomination Process

Download the application forms for IBF Fellowship 2025 by clicking on the button below.

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For any queries, please contact [email protected]

IBF Fellow

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria

The "IBF Fellow" is a title conferred upon industry specialists and veterans who have demonstrated mastery of a profession and exemplify thought leadership and commitment to industry development.

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

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IBF Awards 2025 Key Dates

Dates	Award Process
February	Nominations open
31 March	Nominations close for IBF Fellowship
April to July	Evaluation Process
August	IBF Award 2025 Recipients are notified
October	IBF Awards 2025 Ceremony

Nomination Process

Download the application forms for IBF Fellowship 2025 by clicking on the button below.

Download Form

For any queries, please contact [email protected]

IBF Inspire Award

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria

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

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IBF Awards 2025 Key Dates

Dates	Award Process
February	Nominations open
30 June	Nominations close for IBF Inspire and Advance Awards
July	Evaluation Process
August	IBF Award 2025 Recipients are notified
October	IBF Awards 2025 Ceremony

Nomination Process

Download the application forms for IBF Inspire Award 2025 by clicking on the button below.

Download Form

For any queries, please contact [email protected]

IBF Advance Award

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria

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

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IBF Awards 2025 Key Dates

Dates	Award Process
February	Nominations open
30 June	Nominations close for IBF Inspire and Advance Awards
July	Evaluation Process
August	IBF Award 2025 Recipients are notified
October	IBF Awards 2025 Ceremony