Ensuring excellence is rewarded
The Hedge Fund Service Awards | Europe judging process is designed to be rigorous, transparent and fair, ensuring that every entry receives full consideration and that genuine excellence is recognised across all categories.
Each year, a diverse panel of senior hedge fund executives is carefully selected to reflect the depth and expertise of the industry. Judges are assigned to categories that match their specialist knowledge, allowing every submission to be assessed by those best placed to evaluate its impact and innovation.
Judging criteria
Entries are evaluated against four key areas:
- Commercial success and business growth
Demonstrating strong performance, market impact and client value.
- Innovation in products or services Showcasing forward-thinking solutions that respond to evolving client and industry needs.
- Future development potential
Highlighting plans and capabilities that ensure continued advancement and relevance.
- Client testimonials and feedback
Providing clear evidence of client satisfaction, trust and measurable resultsTogether, these measures ensure that each winner represents the very best in client service, product excellence and sustainable business performance within Europe’s hedge fund services community.
Bringing entries to life
As part of our commitment to transparency and excellence, selected categories include an in-person judging day where shortlisted firms are invited to present their entries directly to the judging panel.
During the session, judges are divided into groups, each assigned three to four categories aligned with their areas of expertise. Shortlisted firms deliver a five-minute presentation followed by a five-minute Q&A, giving judges the opportunity to explore each entry in greater depth.
Scores are based on both the original written submission and the in-person presentation, ensuring that every finalist is assessed on the strength, clarity and impact of their achievements.