Deadline Extended for National Recognition Awards Nominations

2 October 2026 | Event | By: CIG Public Relations Unit

The deadline for nominations for the 2027 National Recognition Awards has been extended to Sunday, 11 October 2026. Members of the public are invited to put forward individuals and organisations that helped build and strengthen the Cayman Islands’ financial services industry. The extension gives nominators additional time to submit their entries.

Financial Services is the theme for the 2027 awards, which will recognise contributions to the development of the Cayman Islands as a leading international financial centre and the lasting impact the industry has had on the country's economy and national development.

Nominations are being accepted across three categories:

  • Founders of the Industry ("Early Pioneers")
  • Innovators of the Industry ("Pioneers")
  • Builders of the Industry (Group Award)

Founders of the Industry ("Early Pioneers")

This category will recognise up to 25 individuals who led or contributed to the establishment of the Cayman Islands as an international financial centre before 2000 and whose contributions have left a lasting impact within the industry.

Innovators of the Industry ("Pioneers")

Up to 75 individuals may be recognised in this category for long-term and transformative contributions to the development of the Cayman Islands' financial services industry. Eligible nominees should have contributed 30 years or more in either the public or private sectors.

Builders of the Industry (Group Award)

This category will recognise up to 30 organisations that have operated in the Cayman Islands for 30 years or more and made exceptional, long-standing contributions to the financial services industry and the wider development of the Islands.

 

Full nomination criteria and information on how to submit a nomination are available at gov.ky/ysch.

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