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
24 categories
650+ attendees
6th year
Now in their sixth year, the ICA Compliance Awards Europe are the leading cross-sector awards recognising excellence across compliance, financial crime prevention, governance and risk management.
There has never been a more important time to recognise the achievements of our profession. As organisations navigate increasing regulatory complexity, rapid technological change and growing expectations from customers, regulators and stakeholders, compliance teams are being asked to deliver more impact than ever before. Innovation is no longer optional. It is essential.
The awards provide organisations with an opportunity to benchmark success, gain industry recognition, showcase impact and celebrate the individuals, teams and initiatives shaping the future of the profession. Winning an ICA Compliance Award provides independent and meaningful validation of the innovation, leadership and excellence that drive the profession forward.
The awards shine a light on outstanding achievements, raise the visibility of individuals and teams, and promote best practice across the global compliance community.
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.
New categories for this year
We are delighted to announce that we have introduced seven new categories for this year’s awards:
Financial Crime Operations Team of the Year
Customer Outcomes Initiative of the Year
Operational Risk & Controls Initiative of the Year
Compliance Manager of the Year
Adapting to Regulatory Change Award
Strategic Initiative of the Year
Managed Compliance Services Provider of the Year
Who enters ICA Compliance Awards Europe?
The ICA Compliance Awards Europe are open to the entire compliance, governance, risk and financial crime prevention ecosystem across the UK and Europe.
Compliance and risk professionals:
Senior leaders, managers and teams working within financial services and other regulated organisations.
Solution and service providers:
Organisations supporting the compliance and financial crime prevention community.
ICA Compliance Awards APAC & MENA
The ICA Compliance Awards Europe are open to organisations, teams, people, projects and initiatives which are based in, or have made an impact within, Europe only.
If your entry focuses on people or activities with an impact outside Europe, we recommend entering the ICA Compliance Awards APAC or the ICA Compliance Awards MENA.
How does it feel to win? Let our 2026 winners tell you...
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