Frequently Asked Questions

You’d nominate because you know people who are worth it! This is a FAB chance to shine and showcase hard work, dedication and talent.

• Boost morale and motivation by demonstrating your business values and invests in its employees.
• Showcase high standards and expertise, enhancing the reputation of your finance team.
• Encourage excellence and a culture of high performance and continual improvement.
• Benchmark your strengths against industry standards and peers.
• Foster a positive work environment and sense of teamwork among colleagues.
• Highlight ethical practices and professional standards.
• Inspire others to think creatively and adopt innovative practices.
• Raise awareness about how accountants contribute to business success.
• Breakdown stereotypes and misconceptions about the profession.
• It’s easy to nominate – you’ll even enjoy it.

We welcome nominations from practice, industry, third sector and public sector organisations. Self-nominations are welcomed and considered equally. Professionals working in a finance, accountancy or tax role can be nominated. The nominee must work in the northeast of Scotland, within postcode catchments of IV, AB and DD.

Details of the judging criteria are in the award category descriptions and nomination forms.

The relevant period for each nomination is January - December 2024.

You may submit only one nomination per award category.

Set aside time to prepare your nominations. We recommend reviewing the judging criteria and drafting your nomination in a word / text document. When you are satisfied that your nomination is ready simply copy and paste into the relevant fields in our online nomination forms. Be mindful of word count as any information over the specified limit will be automatically removed.

Once the nomination is submitted, keep your browser window open until you see an acknowledgement that your nomination has been received and your nomination payment is confirmed.

Yes, the fee per nomination is £100 + VAT. This is paid at the end of the nomination process so have your credit card handy.

If you encounter a problem during the submission process contact jchristie@tmmrecruitment.com or call 01224 327 031.

Once short-listed finalists have been selected your personal information will be shared with persons coordinating and judging the FAB Awards.

Nomination information will be managed according to our Privacy and Terms & Conditions notices.

Winners are announced at the FAB Awards celebration dinner on Thursday 8th May 2025 at Union Kirk, 333 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 6BS, 6.30 pm – 11.00 pm.

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