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Awards Ceremony 2026

CISI Award Trophy
Tuesday 28 April 2026
16.15-19.00 GMT

Our annual ceremony brings together the highest achievers across CISI qualifications to celebrate their outstanding accomplishments. Set in a grand and historic venue, the ceremony provides a truly memorable occasion to honour excellence in the financial services industry.

Formal invitations and full details will be shared in early 2026.

01 / The Venue

Mansion House

Built between 1739 and 1758 by George Dance the Elder, Mansion House is the official residence of the Lady Mayor of London. Showcasing elegant Palladian architecture and richly decorated interiors, it embodies 18th-century grandeur.

Today, Mansion House continues to serve as a prestigious venue for formal gatherings, including the Chancellor’s annual Mansion House Speech.

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02 / Highlights

Ceremony highlights

Celebrating excellence from previous years.

04 / Information

F.A.Q

I don’t remember anyone nominating me or nominating myself, so why am I receiving an award? +

At CISI we hold an annual awards ceremony. You are one of the highest-scoring candidates in the exam that you took, and as a result, you have been entered for one of our awards.

My friend/colleague also scored highly in their exam, but hasn’t been invited. Should they be there too? +

While your friend may not qualify for one of our awards, you are still welcome to invite them to join you as a guest at the awards ceremony. Below, you will find details regarding the number of guests you are allowed to bring.

Do I need to make a speech? +

No speeches are required. We will invite those who are making speeches and provide specific guidance. Award winners are not expected or required to give speeches.

Do I have to pay to attend? +

No, we do not charge people to attend this event, it is free of charge.

How many tickets do I get? +

Each award winner who is invited will receive two guest tickets. We cannot offer any additional tickets unless you email event@cisi.org at least a month before the event. We may be able to allocate more tickets to you, although we cannot guarantee this.

What is the dress code? +

Lounge suit/ dress to impress

Will there be a live stream/ live coverage and photography? +

Yes, this event will be live streamed and there will be a photographer present.

What is the nearest train/underground station to Mansion House? +

Cannon Street Station, Monument underground Station or Bank Station.

Is there a meal provided? +

A light, informal dinner of bowl foods will be provided after the ceremony – not a sit-down meal.

I have accessibility needs. Is the venue fully accessible? +

Yes, the venue is fully accessible with lifts. Please notify events@cisi.org and we can adjust the seating plan to accommodate anyone with accessibility requirements.

Live Stream

Won’t be able to attend? Sign up to our live stream

If you are unable to attend the awards in person and wish to watch the awards online, you can register here to sign up to the live stream.

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Sponsorship

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Whether you're keen to support the event or discuss sponsorship opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

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