Sponsors
At BDO, we understand that publicly listed companies face a distinct set of regulatory and business challenges. As the number one auditor to UK listed companies and having completed 129 capital markets transactions over the past seven years, we are proud to provide accounting and business advisory services to publicly quoted companies.
We work with Britain’s economic engine—ambitious, high-growth, and entrepreneurially spirited businesses—alongside the owners and management teams that lead them.
Our partners and staff are experts in their fields, adopting a proactive and flexible approach to help organisations overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
BDO LLP is a key member of the BDO global network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms. The BDO global network provides business advisory services in 166 countries, with more than 119,000 people working out of 1,800 offices worldwide. It has revenues of US$15 billion. This global network allows us to support clients as they grow and expand internationally.
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London Stock Exchange operates at the heart of where ideas meet capital, connecting companies, countries and investors in the real world to make measurable and positive differences across the globe.
Our best-in-class Issuers Services Platform creates a link between Issuer Investor Relations, Treasury teams, Investors and Advisors. The platform provides data, investor relations communications tools and insights dedicated to serving the needs of public companies, private companies and debt issuers in the UK and internationally.
Rothschild & Co is one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory groups. Our team of 4,660 talented financial services specialists on the ground in 69 locations in over 45 countries, deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions, advising on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as investment and wealth management.
Our Global Advisory business offers impartial, expert advice to large and mid-sized corporations, private equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments. We design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions for our clients and act as a trusted partner, taking a long-term and independent view on the challenges they face.
Within Global Advisory, our Equity Markets Solutions business provides clients with a range of services from raising capital to accessing private and public market investors globally, leveraging Redburn Atlantic’s research and execution capabilities to effectively help clients compete for capital. Investor Advisory help Clients understand the market perceptions of their investment case through intelligence and perception studies, target and access investors, optimise their equity story, including providing support for Capital Markets Days. We evaluate risks and execute M&A, bid defence and activist challenges and provide ESG and geopolitical advisory support.
Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of over 1,500 lawyers in 40+ offices across 4 continents provides access to expertise and invaluable connections on the ground and a seamless service that operates on any scale – locally, nationally or globally. It encompasses virtually every matter, jurisdiction and market. We place our clients at the core of everything we do.
Our Capital Markets team is recognised as a leading adviser on the full range of capital markets and listed company transactions. With more than 100 lawyers strategically positioned across all of the key financial markets worldwide, we give clients access to an international Capital Markets team with unrivalled reach and connections. This collective capability enables us to share the insights and provide the advice our clients need to guide them to market and throughout their listed company life.
RMS Partners is a specialist Investor Relations consultancy focused on helping companies to find fresh demand for their shares by proactively engaging with Private Wealth Managers, regional fund managers and under-serviced institutional investors.
Odyssean Capital is a Boutique Investment Manager and Portfolio Manager to Odyssean Investment Trust plc.
We aim to make attractive positive returns for our clients over the long term rather than beat a specific index in the short term. We manage a highly focused portfolio and take an active interest in the companies in which we are invested, often engaging with other stakeholders. The specialist investment approach, typically focused on UK smaller quoted companies, has tended to generate differentiated returns from traditional “growth” or “value” strategies.
Emperor is a well-established strategic creative agency focused on helping organisations communicate effectively with their stakeholders. Our expertise spans critical areas of communication, including corporate reporting, sustainability, digital media, moving image, presentations, and employee engagement.
Our team of consultants, creatives and account managers have a deep understanding of the ever-evolving trends and regulatory landscape and prides itself on building long term relationships. Our employee-owned structure fosters a strong sense of ownership and commitment.
BG is an independent global advisory firm, dedicated to guiding organisations through transformative change, risk mitigation, and complex transactions, with a singular focus on driving sustainable value creation across all stakeholder groups.
At BG, corporate governance is not merely a compliance requirement—it is the cornerstone of strategic success. We partner with both private and publicly listed companies worldwide, embedding robust governance frameworks that support growth, resilience, and long-term market performance.
Our sector-specific expertise ensures your business is guided by seasoned professionals who understand the intricacies of your industry. We provide the governance infrastructure that not only safeguards your equity story but transforms it into a commercial success.
From pre-IPO corporate restructuring and capital raising strategies to director training and best-in-class IPO readiness, we deliver comprehensive advisory solutions that ensure your organisation is primed for market entry and investor confidence. Our frameworks help you not only meet regulatory obligations but exceed them, positioning your company as a market leader.
Our integrated approach extends across M&A, demergers, divestitures, and the full suite of corporate transactions. Coupled with our boardroom advisory and corporate actions expertise, BG ensures that every stage of your growth journey is managed with precision and foresight.
Our advisory team comprises seasoned boardroom professionals with deep sector knowledge and a proven track record in shaping high-performing governance structures. We deliver nuanced, practical advice that fosters value creation at the top, cascading through the entire organisation. Our Boardroom Services include Board Evaluations, Governance Framework Reviews, Governance Policy Design, and Board Education, all tailored to meet the unique needs of your leadership team.
At BG, we do more than advise—we empower organisations to lead with confidence, integrity, and strategic clarity - we are your safe pair of hands.
RBC Capital Markets is the Global Investment Banking, Advisory and Capital Markets division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC is one of the world’s largest banks by market capitalisation and also one of the best rated with a credit rating of Aa1 (Moody’s) and AA- (S&P).
Recognized as a trusted and innovative partner for clients around the globe. RBC Capital Markets has been in the UK for over 100 years, with 60 offices worldwide. We are present in 16 countries, 7 of which are in Europe including London as our European Headquarters.
RBC Capital Markets Investment Banking division provides advisory and execution services to Corporate, Sponsor and institutional clients across ECM and Corporate Broking, DCM, Leverage Finance and M&A.
Its Equities division provides All Cap sales, research and trading services to institutional clients globally. Embedded within the broader team is a UK focused group of sales, research and trading professionals dedicated to both Mid Cap and Growth UK listed businesses.
Citi Commercial Bank provides global banking solutions to mid-sized companies that are looking to grow rapidly and expand internationally. With our global network, comprehensive solutions, and industry expertise, we help these businesses succeed across a wide variety of industries and at most stages of their growth.
Edison is a content-led IR business operating in all major capital markets. With our unique approach integrating analyst content, digital targeting and investor engagement, we have a proven history of increasing liquidity and valuations for our clients. By building bigger, better informed and more engaged audiences, we help our clients stand out in the marketplace.
Berenberg was established in 1590, and today we are one of Europe's leading privately owned banks, focusing on the business divisions Wealth and Asset Management, Investment Banking and Corporate Banking. Berenberg has 95 research analysts covering over 758 stocks globally.
Design Portfolio helps guide companies through phases of growth, transition and transformation with creative, integrated communication programmes and strategic sustainability engagement. Our services include digital, reporting, sustainability and employee experience.
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Awards
covering the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
nominations open w/c 17 November 2025
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best investor communication award
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transaction of the year award
growth business of the year award
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tech business of the year award
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transformation of the year award
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fund manager award
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corporate governance award
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breakthrough of the year award
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CEO of the year award
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new company of the year award
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company of the year award
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Voting panel
The voting panel will meet to discuss this year’s nominations on Thursday 22 January 2026.
Members of the full 2025 voting panel will be announced on this page in due course.
Click below to see judges from past events.
the 2024 voting panel
Charity
Since formation in 1987, the plc awards has held a charity collection principally for the benefit of child-focused charities. The total amount of money raised to date by attendees at plc awards dinners is over £650,000. Thank you so much for your generosity – the charities concerned are all extremely grateful.
A charity collection was held at the plc awards 2024 and split equally between our two supported charities, BCCS and Acorns Children’s Hospice. The total amount raised was
£20,786
One in every ten children has a diagnosable mental health disorder – that’s roughly three in every classroom. A recent survey conducted also found 22% of girls and 9% of boys were self-harming. These alarming statistics demonstrate just how important it is to look after children’s mental health.
BCCS is a children’s charity covering East London and Essex, with the primary focus of providing counselling for children and young adults whose wellbeing, mental or emotional health is at risk.
A parent never imagines their child will be diagnosed with a life limiting or life threatening condition. But when the unimaginable happens, Acorns Children’s Hospice steps in, helping families to cope at every stage of their child’s life, wherever and whenever they need it.
The charity provides a range of services tailored to each child's clinical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs. This includes symptom management, rehabilitative respite, emergency and end-of-life care, bereavement support, and therapeutic activities that create lasting memories for families.
