APA Conference & Awards 2025

In one of our most sought after awards, the individual needs to have shown continued & progressive management leading his/her teams through any period of change/uncertainty whilst being an advocate for the AP Function in their respective organisations.

Never has there been a better time to recognise the efforts it took AP teams to move a back office/transactional function to work nearly entirely from individuals homes. This award will look at how teams adapted to the change & what technology they used to support the huge move!

The winner of this award will demonstrate the successful delivery and or implementation of activities that have led to the betterment of the Business.

This can be anything from a Transformation Project or ERP upgrade through to the enhancement of people and their careers or something that improves the overall customer experience.

This award recognises a person, team or organisation that has delivered far more than expected or asked.

The Rising Star award recognises new talent within the industry, someone hungry to make a difference who is making their mark within the organisation and the wider profession.

One to watch for the future.

The AP Leadership award is given to an individual that has proven to be a strategic leader in their organisation. Leading their respective teams through periods of change or uncertainty are examples of core skills it takes to become a true leader in the world of transactional finance.

This award highlights the support given to the AP Function from their organisation. It can include areas such as internal awards/promotions or helping support the AP Function receive the support they deserve!

This award will be presented to a solution partner who have helped to facilitate the success of an AP department or team.

The AP Team of the Year will demonstrate excellence in their field, with proven examples of collective successes within the last 12 months.

The winning team may have positively impacted the wider business through outstanding achievements in the delivery of projects and encompass an infectious team spirit.

This award recognises a Shared Services team that has demonstrated exceptional performance, efficiency, and collaboration in managing and optimising finance operations.

Whether through innovative process improvements, seamless integration across functions, or a commitment to delivering outstanding service, this award celebrates a team that has significantly contributed to the success of their organisation, setting a high standard for excellence in Shared Services.

This award recognises an outstanding public sector team that has demonstrated excellence in managing accounts payable processes.

Whether through exceptional efficiency, innovation in service delivery, or strong collaboration across departments, this award celebrates a team that has made a significant impact within the public sector, driving improvements and setting a benchmark for others to follow.

This prestigious award recognises an organisation that exemplifies excellence across all six pillars of the APA: Your Organisation, Your People, Your AP, Your Technology, Your Sustainability, and Your Resilience.

Honouring those who have achieved outstanding performance, innovation, and continuous improvement in every aspect of their AP operations, this award celebrates true industry leaders setting the benchmark for success.