What separates a good award submission from a winning one?

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Ford and Andrew McMichael to explore how the ACT Treasury Awards work - from eligibility and nominations to judging and standout submissions. We discuss what judges are really looking for, the common mistakes applicants make, and how treasury professionals can give themselves the best chance of success.

Learn more about the ACT Middle East Treasury Awards and submit your nomination before 24 August: https://www.treasurers.org/events/conferences/middle-east-treasury-awards-2026

Whether you're applying for an individual award or nominating a team, this episode will help you understand exactly what makes a standout submission.

00:00⁠ Intro

⁠01:40⁠ Meet the Guests

⁠04:32⁠ How the ACT Awards Began

⁠06:51⁠ Understanding the Award Categories

⁠10:29⁠ Who Is Eligible to Apply?

⁠13:40⁠ The Application Process Explained

⁠17:38⁠ Inside the Judging Process

⁠22:32⁠ What Makes an Entry Easy to Judge?

⁠25:41⁠ What Makes a Submission Stand Out?

⁠29:20⁠ Examples of Winning Entries

⁠34:46⁠ Who Can Submit a Nomination?

⁠38:16⁠ Individual Award Applications

⁠43:43⁠ Common Submission Mistakes

⁠45:52⁠ Eligible Countries and Regions

⁠47:08⁠ Final Advice for Applicants

Guest Speakers

Name: Laura Ford

Title: Treasury Director at Majid Al Futtaim

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-ford-55906bb/

Company Link: https://www.majidalfuttaim.com

Name: Andrew McMichael

Title: Group Treasurer at Agility

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcmichael-093b8811/

Company Link: https://agility.com/

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/ Listen to

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