ICA Compliance Awards Europe 2027
24 June 2027, Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
#ICAAwards
Celebrating and validating excellence in compliance and financial crime prevention
Entries open: 9 September 2026
Europe's only cross-sector awards for individuals, teams and organisations to benchmark success, gain industry recognition and showcase their impact
70+ judges
20 categories
650+ attendees
6th year
Now in their sixth year, the ICA Compliance Awards Europe continue to shine a light on the individuals and teams driving innovation, collaboration and excellence in financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance.
There has never been a more important time to recognise the achievements of our profession. As compliance teams face growing pressure to do more with less, navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and harness the transformative potential of technology and AI, innovation is no longer a choice but a necessity.
These are the moments when exceptional individuals and teams stand out.
Join us in celebrating the achievements shaping the future of compliance.
Why enter the ICA Compliance Awards?
Winning an ICA Compliance Award provides independent and meaningful validation of the achievements, innovation and leadership that drive the compliance and financial crime prevention profession forward.
Enter a team, project, solution or initiative to:
- Celebrate success and innovation by showcasing your achievements and sharing best practice with the wider compliance community.
- Gain industry recognition and be acknowledged as a leader in compliance or financial crime prevention.
- Strengthen your internal reputation by demonstrating the strategic value and impact of your function.
- Increase the visibility of your team by demonstrating the value and impact compliance delivers within your organisation and beyond.
Nominate a colleague for an individual award to:
- Champion excellence and leadership by recognising those making a real impact in compliance and financial crime prevention.
- Empower future leaders by celebrating emerging talent and raising their profile within your organisation.
- Foster a culture of recognition where outstanding contributions are seen, valued and rewarded.
- Demonstrate your commitment to excellence by investing in and celebrating your people.
What we are recognising in 2027?
Across 20 categories, we’ll be recognising achievement across:
- Leadership and individual excellence
- High-performing compliance and financial crime teams
- Achievements across first and second lines of defence
- Technology, AI and innovation
- Regulatory change, transformation and innovation
- Compliance culture, training and professional development
- Operational effectiveness and customer outcomes
- Outstanding partnerships and service providers
What the judges are looking for?
Across all categories, our independent panel of 70+ judges will be looking for:
- A compelling challenge or opportunity that required action
- A clear and effective approach demonstrating excellence and best practice
- Measurable impact for the organisation, customers, regulators or wider community
- Evidence of recognition and influence, including adoption, scalability or industry benchmarking
How does it feel to win? Let our 2026 winners tell you...
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