2026 Young Professionals Awards

	OVERVIEW OF COMPETITION The Family Wealth Alliance is in search of the top professionals under 40 in the family wealth industry. The 2026 Alliance Young Professionals Awards honor the industry's rising stars who have demonstrated success in their careers and made significant contributions to the industry.
	Eligibility Requirements Nominees should be established professionals with a strong record of innovation and outstanding performance. Additional requirements include: Nominees must be under the age of 40 as of January 1, 2026. Nominees must serve Ultra High Net Worth clients at an MFO or other established multifamily wealth practice. Nominees must be nominated by a supervisor, mentor, client, or colleague; self-nominations will not be accepted. Only complete applications will be considered. All nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 20th, 2026. Other important items to note: Neither nominators nor nominees are required to be members of The Family Wealth Alliance. Multiple nominees from the same organization may be submitted; however, winners are limited to two per firm. Winners from previous Alliance Young Professionals Awards are eligible to win again. The use of AI tools to generate or significantly alter application content is strongly discouraged. There is no fee to apply.
	Click here to submit a nomination. Scoring Criteria Nominees are judged based on equally weighted criteria averaged together to calculate their overall score. Weighting is executed by a computerized scoring system and not by judges’ determination. Judges provide their unbiased assessment on each candidate. Nominators will answer five short questions that directly correlate to each of the five categories below: Client-Centric Approach: Evaluation of the nominee's commitment to prioritizing client interests, ethical standards, strong client relationships, and personalized service. Firm Impact: Assessment of the nominee's positive contributions and measurable achievements that have benefited their firm. Leadership and Potential: Review of the nominee's leadership qualities, ability to inspire and mentor, and their clear trajectory for future influence in the profession. Professional Achievement: Examination of the nominee's career progression, expertise, innovation, and proactive steps taken for professional growth. Personal Qualities: Consideration of the nominee's character, integrity, professionalism, and positive influence on firm culture and industry values. Nominees may also be considered for a separate FWA Impact Award, supported by DAFGiving360, which recognizes outstanding contributions to community and philanthropy. To be considered, please indicate interest on the application form and provide details in the dedicated Impact Award section. While nominators are required to complete the full Alliance Young Professionals Awards application, the FWA Impact Award is a distinct recognition and will be judged additionally on the 'Philanthropy' criterion. Philanthropy: Evaluation of the nominee's involvement in community service, pro bono work, and charitable initiatives, and their measurable impact. Judges A panel of third-party judges will review all applications. All judges agree to recuse themselves from discussing and voting on nominations with which he/she could be perceived as having a conflict of interest. Judges will be announced soon! Recognition Winners will be recognized at the 2026 Alliance Summer Gathering in Boston, which will be held from July 21-22, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for July 21, 2026. All finalists receive complimentary access to the awards ceremony and the full Summer Gathering. Finalists are not required to attend to win. Winners will also receive recognition on the FWA website and FWA LinkedIn. Click here to submit a nomination.
	If you prefer to complete the nomination form via PDF, or have additional questions about the nomination process, please email: Sydney Faler Program Manager 312-805-2426 sydney.faler@fwalliance.com