IBF Award Categories

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

Find out more about the IBF 2022 Award winners here.

The nomination process for IBF Awards 2023 has begun. The award categories, relevant criteria and nomination forms are found below. Nominations for IBF Fellowship close on 30 April 2023. The nominations for IBF Inspire and IBF Advance Awards close on 30 June 2023.

We look forward to celebrating professional excellence in the financial industry in 2023!

IBF Award Categories

IBF Distinguished Fellow IBF Fellow IBF Inspire Award IBF Advance Award

IBF Distinguished Fellow

Eligibility Criteria

The "IBF Distinguished Fellow" title 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.

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 industry
Display professional ethics and integrity

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IBF Awards 2023 Key Dates

Dates	Award Process
January 2023	Nominations open
30 April 2023	Nominations close for IBF Fellowship
30 June 2023	Nominations close for IBF Inspire and IBF Advance Award
May - August 2023	Evaluation Process
October 2023	IBF Awards 2023 Ceremony

Nomination Process

Download the application forms for IBF Fellowship 2023 by clicking on the button below.

Download Form

For any queries, please contact [email protected]

IBF Fellow

Eligibility 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.

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 contributions to the financial industry
Display professional ethics and integrity

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IBF Awards 2023 Key Dates

Dates	Award Process
January 2023	Nominations open
30 April 2023	Nominations close for IBF Fellowship
30 June 2023	Nominations close for IBF Inspire and IBF Advance Award
May - August 2023	Evaluation Process
October 2023	IBF Awards 2023 Ceremony

Nomination Process

Download the application forms for IBF Fellowship 2023 by clicking on the button below.

Download Form

For any queries, please contact [email protected]

IBF Inspire Award

Eligibility & Evaluation Criteria

This award recognises financial institutions who are committed to and have made substantive progress in workforce transformation and skills development across their organisations.

Eligibility & Evaluation Criteria

Applicants should be a Financial Institution registered in Singapore and will be assessed based on the following:

Strong 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 transformation efforts

View All Awarded Recipients

IBF Awards 2023 Key Dates

Dates	Award Process
January 2023	Nominations open
30 April 2023	Nominations close for IBF Fellowship
30 June 2023	Nominations close for IBF Inspire and IBF Advance Award
May - August 2023	Evaluation Process
October 2023	IBF Awards 2023 Ceremony

Nomination Process

Download the application forms for IBF Inspire Award 2023, by clicking on the button below.

Download Form

For any queries, please contact [email protected]

IBF Advance Award

Eligibility & Evaluation Criteria

This award recognises financial institutions who have shown good progress in skills development across their organisation and demonstrated the growing commitment in workforce transformation and local talent pipeline building.

Eligibility & Evaluation Criteria

Applicants should be a Financial Institution registered in Singapore and will be assessed based on the following:

Strong organisation-wide strategy and commitment to workforce transformation, talent pipeline building and skills development (including non-IBF initiatives)
Growing commitment demonstrated in skills development and workforce transformation efforts
Other skills development and workforce transformation initiatives that contribute to growing our own timber efforts for financial services.

View All Awarded Recipients

IBF Awards 2023 Key Dates

Dates	Award Process
January 2023	Nominations open
30 April 2023	Nominations close for IBF Fellowship
30 June 2023	Nominations close for IBF Inspire and IBF Advance Award
May - August 2023	Evaluation Process
October 2023	IBF Awards 2023 Ceremony