FAQ

Any organisation or individual involved in putting investment to work in SMEs can enter the Growth Investor Awards including Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders, Fund Managers, Wealth Managers, Financial Advisers, Private Equity & Venture Capital Companies, Angel Networks and Investment Platforms. You cannot enter if you sponsor any of the award categories

Now in their 11th year, the Growth Investor Awards are an industry-recognised hallmark of success. A GIA win will attract new clients and help strengthen the relationships you already have. Entries are judged by the most influential professionals in the industry, all of which make up an independent and diverse panel.

To enter the Growth Investor Awards simply select the award category(ies) most relevant to your achievements and fill in and submit the entry form(s). The completed entry form(s) must be submitted by 25 June 2025. Entrants must pay a fee of £275 + VAT per entry. Upon completion of your entry you will receive an invoice with payment details by bank transfer or credit card. There will be a late entry period 26 June – 10 July 2025 at the late entry rate of £350 + VAT.

There is a two stage judging process for the Growth Investor Awards based on the entry form. An initial shortlist of all entries submitted by the deadline will identify finalists in each award category. Finalist entries will automatically go forward to a second round where a panel of between three and five independent judges for each award will score each entry. Scores from each panel judge will be collated to determine the overall winner. In the event of a tie, a winner will be determined by consensus.

Finalists will be announced in August ahead of the awards ceremony on Thursday 6 November 2025. All finalists are given a finalist logo and a press release to publish on their website and distribute to their media channels and customer / partner networks to optimise their recognition.

Information supplied in the entry form is completely confidential and will not be published or shared with third parties. All judges must sign a confidentiality agreement before they are given access to entry forms.

All accolades will be revealed during the Growth Investor Awards ceremony on the evening of Thursday November 6, 2025. Each winner will receive a trophy for their award category, along with a press release to publish on their website and distribute to their media channels and customer / partner networks.

Table bookings open for the 2025 Growth Investor Awards on Tuesday 25 March.

The Growth Investor Awards are organised by Intelligent Partnership, the UK’s leading provider of education and insights on alternative investment. We engage our 6,000+ subscriber community of advisers, wealth managers and financial services professionals through a year-round programme of content that includes award-winning digital and printed reports, video content, and live events – accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment (CISI) and Personal Finance Society (PFS). This thought-leadership activity is supported by the industry’s top providers and jointly promoted with over 50 affiliate partners. Find out more at intelligent-partnership.com