How to enter
How to enter
Enter using our online awards entry form.
You can apply for as many categories as you like, either nominating your own company or a third party. All submissions will be kept confidential.
The entry period is now closed.
The shortlist will be announced by the end of June.
The shortlist and winners will be decided by Alternative Credit Investor’s editorial team and a panel of independent judges.
Judging criteria
Across all categories, the judges will consider:
- The positive impact that the firm is having on the industry.
- The expertise of the team.
- Quality of products/service.
Award applicants are encouraged to submit supporting data and case studies.
The eligible time period for data submitted as part of awards entries is from 17 March 2024 to 17 March 2025.
All entries will remain confidential.
Additional criteria
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Alternative investment marketplace | This category is open to platforms that offer a range of alternative investments, including alternative credit, to professional/retail investors. |
| Direct lending deal of the year | Entries should contain information on the background to the deal, details of the transaction and why the applicant feels it stands out in the market. |
| Best new entrant | This category is open to fund managers that have expanded into part of the alternative credit space over the past year. |
| Best market innovation | This category is open to any institution that has launched a new and innovative offering related to the alternative credit space over the past year. |
| Performance of the year ($1bn+ and sub $1bn) | For these categories, entries must contain details of investment returns. |
| Wealth market proposition | This category is for fund managers that have an alternative credit fund open to the wealth market. |
Enter the 2025 Awards
The entry period is now closed.