Nicsa NOVA Awards

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Honoring Excellence in Asset & Wealth Management

Each year, Nicsa recognizes industry leaders for innovation and leadership across a number of categories within the asset & wealth management industry. The Nicsa NOVA Awards aim to showcase best-in-class initiatives, technologies, and leadership in today's landscape.

The 2024 Nicsa NOVA Awards will be presented during the Asset & Wealth Management Summit on Tuesday, October 29 in Boston, MA.

Key Dates:
Submission Deadline: We are no longer accepting nominations for the 2024 NOVA Awards as the submission deadline has passed.
Notification of Winners: Winners will be notified by October 11. We will reach out to all winners directly via email and will include the individual who submitted the nomination on the correspondence.
Notification of Non-Winners: Individuals and firms who did not win will also be notified by October 11. We believe in maintaining transparency and will ensure everyone who participated is informed of the outcome.

Categories:

1. Lifetime Achievement

Individuals only

Distinguished individuals (current executives or recent retirees) with 25+ years of industry expertise who have shown extraordinary personal commitment and made measurable impact to the field of asset and wealth management.

2. Strategic Leadership (William T. Blackwell* Award)

Individuals only

Inspirational individuals demonstrating cutting-edge thought leadership and fostering business solutions with a wide scope of influence across the asset and wealth management industry. 

*Former Nicsa President. Bill Blackwell is remembered as a leader and mentor throughout his long career at State Street Bank as well as the honesty and integrity that he displayed in his business and personal life.

3. Outstanding Service (Robert L. Gould* Award)

Individuals only

Senior-level executives (or recent retirees) with long-standing, active service to Nicsa who have helped the industry better serve investors by improving the quality of client service or significantly advancing financial services.

*Former Nicsa Chairman. Robert Gould was President of DST Systems and is remembered for his significant contributions to the financial services industry through the development of systems and procedures to better serve shareholders.

4. Emerging Leaders

Individuals only

Early-career individuals demonstrating professional excellence and outstanding contribution to the asset and wealth management industry. Nominees from member firms must:

  • Be from unique business function areas within member firms (multiple nominees can be submitted by each member firm)
  • Have at least 5 years of professional experience
  • Exemplify the enthusiasm and skills to become a transformational leader in the industry
  • Demonstrate the creativity and passion to deliver meaningful results to clients

5. Industry Innovation in Distribution

Firms only

Organizations with notable achievements in distribution strategy and servicing of investment products via technology solutions, data analytics, partnerships, and/or relationship management.

6. Industry Innovation in Product Development

Firms only

Organizations with trendsetting achievements in product development via concept development and delivery, and/or ground-breaking marketing campaigns.

7. Industry Innovation in Technology

Firms only

Organizations utilizing cutting-edge technology solutions that effectively deliver improved performance, risk-reduction, efficiency, and/or client service capabilities.

8. Industry Innovation in Operations

Firms only

Organizations with innovative systems or processes that deliver world-class operational standards via improved efficiency, back-office performance, and/or client experience.

9. NEW CATEGORY: Asset Management Firm of the Year

Firms only

Organizations demonstrating excellence in investment portfolio management and delivery of outstanding value to investors.

10. NEW CATEGORY: Wealth Management Firm of the Year

Firms only

Organizations providing exceptional financial planning and holistic wealth management services.

11. NEW CATEGORY: Alternative Investments Firm of the Year

Firms only

Organizations excelling in the development or delivery of innovative investment strategies beyond traditional asset classes.