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Bournemouth Excellence Awards, 29 Jul 2027

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The Legacy of Leadership Award

Individual Excellence AwardsStandard

Corporate Finance Director of the Year Award

Honouring corporate finance directors excelling in corporate finance

RecognisesLeadershipProfessional achievementSocial impactCareer achievementSustainability
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About this category

This category recognises corporate finance directors driving corporate finance, funding, transactions and value creation. Judges will look for a strong leadership journey supported by clear evidence of achievement, influence, and lasting value.

Eligibility

  • Open to directors and senior leaders in relevant leadership
  • Management
  • Professional
  • Specialist roles who can demonstrate responsibility
  • Achievement
  • Influence
  • Measurable impact

Judging criteria

  • Financial leadership
  • Measurable performance
  • Quality of controls and governance
  • Strategic contribution
  • Team development
  • Integrity and sustainability of results

Qualitative criteria

  • Clarity of leadership story
  • Authenticity and values
  • Originality of approach
  • Strength of examples
  • Influence on people
  • Organisation
  • Sector
  • Community
  • Sustainability of impact

Metrics

  • Evidence such as financial performance
  • Cost savings
  • Cash and working capital improvements
  • Forecasting accuracy
  • Audit outcomes
  • Successful transactions
  • Funding secured

Additional criteria

  • Nomination should include clear examples
  • Supporting evidence
  • Dates/timeframes where possible
  • Testimonials
  • Case studies
  • Data
  • Media links
  • References where available

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