People of Impact
People of Impact is a profile series celebrating individuals from WIBF Corporate Partner organisations who are making a meaningful difference across banking, finance and financial services.
The series shines a spotlight on people at all career stages whose work, leadership, innovation, advocacy, mentoring, volunteering or commitment to inclusion is creating a positive impact within their organisation, their community or the wider industry.
As part of WIBF's Corporate Partnership membership, People of Impact provides an opportunity to recognise and showcase the talented individuals helping to shape the future of financial services, while sharing their experiences, insights and achievements with the wider WIBF community.
Through these profiles, we aim to celebrate success, inspire others and highlight the many different ways people contribute to progress across our industry.
We will be adding profiles in the autumn, so we encourage you to revisit this page regularly to discover the latest People of Impact stories.
Alumni Recognition Month
Throughout November, WIBF will be celebrating the achievements and contributions of former WIBF Award winners through Alumni Recognition Month.
Over the years, WIBF Awards have recognised hundreds of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, advocacy and impact across banking, finance and financial services. Alumni Recognition Month provides an opportunity to reconnect with some of these inspiring individuals, reflect on their journeys since receiving their award and celebrate the continued difference they are making across the industry.
Through a series of profiles, interviews and reflections, we will spotlight past winners, share their insights and showcase the lasting impact of their work. The month is designed not only to recognise individual achievements, but also to highlight the wider contribution that WIBF Awards alumni continue to make within their organisations, communities and the financial services sector as a whole.
Check back throughout November as we share stories from across our alumni community.
Our awards alumni
With awards presented annually since 1998, WIBF has had the privilege of recognising a list of amazing individuals and teams over the years. These select few are invited to join our awards alumni and gain access to a burgeoning list of exclusive, invitation-only events.
If you are a WIBF Award winner and you haven't received an invite, please get in touch with our operations team to be included.
Our awards' archive
2025 Awards
Held across Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh and London, the 2025 WIBF Awards for Achievement celebrated individuals and organisations making a significant impact on diversity, equity and inclusion across UK financial services. The events brought together colleagues, supporters and industry leaders to recognise excellence, celebrate success and showcase the people helping to drive progress across the sector.
Find Out More2024 Awards
Held on Thursday 14 November, in London, Birmingham and Edinburgh, the 26th Annual Awards for Achievement celebrated the outstanding achievements of both individuals and companies as they progress diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the UK financial services industry.
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2023 Awards
WIBF’s 2023 Awards season celebrated collective strength under the theme Power in Numbers. From the shortlist reception to our virtual ceremony broadcast from Edinburgh, an evening celebration in the Scottish capital and the London winners’ party, we honoured those driving change across the country, both at an individual level and through projects for financial services companies.
Find Out More2022 Awards
Hosted by Anna Lane, WIBF's President & CEO, and Kate Thornton, broadcaster and journalist, our virtual event saw over 700 people watch our latest award winners announced. It was followed by a London in person celebration - the first face to face gathering since the Covid-19 pandemic and attended by 450+ people.
Find out more2021 Recognition
An opportunity to recognise and celebrate individuals active in progressing gender equality, across the UK’s financial services sector, the virtual celebration saw a packed 90 minutes of panel discussions, key note speakers in Alison Rose and Inga Beale (amongst others) and showcased some of our industry's amazing role models.
Find out more2020 Awards
The 23rd Annual Awards for Achievement celebrated the achievements of four individuals and a team for their work promoting diversity and gender equality in banking and finance at a time of substantial change due to Covid-19. Our keynote address from Andy Haldane, Chief Economist at the Bank of England, focused on opportunities post the pandemic.
Find out more40for40
As part of our 40th (ruby) anniversary celebrations in 2020, we took the opportunity to celebrate the past and inspire the future.
We also recognised some of the individuals who have been a part of our journey to becoming the longest standing gender network in the UK and the only one with reach across the four nations.
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Interested in sponsorship?
We are incredibly grateful for the support we receive for our awards, which bring together our nationwide community and create valuable opportunities for nominees and winners to connect, network and raise their profile.
As we take this year to evolve the awards programme, partnership opportunities will return in 2027.
In the meantime, there are a range of ways to work with WIBF. From high-impact events and thought leadership to mentoring and new content series designed to showcase talent across financial services, we offer multiple opportunities to position your organisation and people at the heart of the industry.
If you would like to explore how to get involved, we would love to hear from you, or you can explore our Corporate membership here.