Nomination/Voting FAQs
Who can submit a nomination?
Nominations are open to Jersey Finance Members only. If you are a Jersey Finance Member firm, you can nominate via the nominations form in each category.
Nominations must be made by a nominee’s manager or a senior member of staff within their own organisation. You cannot nominate yourself or someone from another firm.
Who can vote?
Voting is open to the public from Tuesday 9 April. Individuals are limited to three votes per category. Jersey Finance reserves the right to exclude any votes that appear to indicate suspicious activity such as regular and frequent voting patterns for extended periods.
Do I have to pay to enter the awards or nominate someone?
No, it’s free for all Jersey Finance Members to nominate. All nominations will be reviewed and shortlisted by three independent judges followed by public voting.
Can I nominate more than one person?
Managers can submit multiple nominations across all categories from Monday 8 January to Friday 23 February.
If I'm 30 but turn 31 before the awards ceremony, can I still be nominated?
Yes, nominees should be between 16 – 30 years old at the time of submission.
If I was put forward for an award in previous years, can I be nominated again?
Yes, you can be nominated and/or shortlisted for any future awards. Your Member firm will need to submit a nomination form for the current year on your behalf. Find out more about the nomination criteria.
When will the winners be announced?
Votes will be counted at the end of the voting period and the winners will be announced at the Rising Stars Awards Ceremony on Friday 24 May.
Rising Stars Event FAQs
Do I need to pay for a table at the awards?
Shortlisted candidates will receive complimentary passes to the awards for themselves and one guest, and all nominees will receive a complimentary ticket. Any Member firms who would like to support the event, will be able to purchase a table of 10 or an individual ticket on a first-come, first-served basis when they go on sale.
Please note that it is only one table per Member firm.
What is the price of a table?
We will be announcing our table packages shortly.
Can I purchase an individual ticket?
Members can also purchase an individual ticket, if you buy additional individual tickets on separate bookings, we cannot guarantee you will be sat together and you will be placed on a mixed networking table.
Do nominees and shortlisted candidates need to buy tickets?
Shortlisted candidates will receive complimentary passes to the awards for themselves and one guest. All nominees will receive a complimentary ticket.
Can people who do not work in finance attend?
Yes, people who do not work for a Jersey Finance Member firm can attend the awards as a plus one or guest of a shortlisted candidate. Please note that non-members cannot purchase a table of ten at the awards ceremony.
What is the dress code?
The dress code for the award ceremony is cocktail/ formal dress.