The 2026 Awards was held on 3 November 2026 at the Royal Lancaster, London.
The CGIUKI Awards sponsored by Vistra rewards the work and achievements of companies, teams and individuals from across the governance profession. The ceremony is the largest event of its kind in the UK and a real highlight of the governance social calendar.
Along with awards recognising rising stars, established professionals, outstanding contributors and service providers, there are prizes for transformational projects, innovation in diversity & inclusion, ESG that goes above and beyond, reports, and disclosures.
Who made the 2026 shortlist?
Congratulations to this year's shortlist. We look forward to announcing the winners and celebrating with you on 3 November!
Judges
Thank you to our judging panel from the 2026 awards. You can meet the 2026 panel here.
Categories
There are 18 awards categories, with 10 open for nomination. Find out what to cover in your nomination submission and check the judge’s criteria.
Winners
Head over to see who took home a coveted CGIUKI Award in 2025.
Highlights
Check out the photos from our previous Awards ceremonies and view our roll call of winners.
