Nicsa NOVA Awards
Honoring Excellence in Asset & Wealth Management
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Each year, Nicsa recognizes industry leaders for innovation and leadership across a number of categories within the asset & wealth management industry. The Nicsa NOVA Awards aim to showcase best-in-class initiatives, technologies, and leadership in today's landscape.
The 2026 Nicsa NOVA Awards will be presented during the Asset & Wealth Management Summit on Tuesday, November 10 in Boston, MA.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Click the 'Submit a Nomination' link below to begin your submission. You will be prompted to create an account to access the submission portal (this is separate from your Nicsa website account). Please be sure to select the respective category from the drop down menu.
2026 Categories:
Lifetime Achievement
Strategic Leadership (William T. Blackwell Award)
Outstanding Service (Robert L. Gould Award)
Emerging Leaders
Innovation in Distribution
Innovation in Product Development
Innovation in Technology
Innovation in Operations
Asset Management Innovator of the Year
Wealth Management Innovator of the Year
Alternative Investments Innovator of the Year
Digital Assets Innovator of the Year
Need to finish your submission later? Log back in and select "My Applications" then "Incomplete".
Questions? Contact Kelly Sherrard at ksherrard@nicsa.org.
KEY DATES
Submission Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by EOD on Tuesday, September 15. Ensure your submission is complete and received by this date to be considered.
Notification of Winners: Winners will be notified by October 9. We will reach out to all winners directly via email and will include the individual who submitted the nomination on the correspondence.