The LGC Investment Awards are back to once again recognise excellence across the Local Government Pension Scheme community.

Taking place at lunchtime on 27 November, at the Park Hyatt, London River Thames , the LGC Investment Awards will showcase innovation within the LGPS during this era of unprecedented focus and significant change in the pensions landscape. Now more than ever, it is important to celebrate exemplary best practice that drives the LGPS forward in an ever-changing environment.

Open to all stakeholders within the LGPS , including pension funds, pools, and service providers, these awards serve as a platform for collaboration, inspiration, and acknowledgment of outstanding achievements.

New for 2026 , three additional categories reflect the evolving priorities within the LGPS: two Local Investment awards – for LGPS funds and pools, and for service providers – recognising excellence in delivering investments that support local growth alongside strong returns; and a new Public Markets Manager category, celebrating managers delivering performance, strong partnerships and ESG leadership across the LGPS.

Each stage of judging is designed to provide a fair and transparent process.

Stage 1: Online Judging – each entry will undergo a rigorous and fair judging process. Our judges will carefully review, score, and assess every submission to determine the 2026 shortlist .

Stage 2: Roundtable discussion – shortlisted entries will then be discussed in depth during a judging roundtable , where our expert panel will debate and select the final winners.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer in the sector, the LGC Investment Awards welcome all contributions that push the boundaries of conventional thinking and propel the LGPS towards greater success.

Together, let us shine a spotlight on excellence, foster a culture of innovation, and recognise those tasked with the safekeeping of the pensions of more than 7 million members within the LGPS.

Countdown to Entry Deadline

Why Enter

Share best practice and gain recognition for the excellence you deliver

Categories

Discover the categories rewarding innovation across the LGPS

Become a sponsor

Sponsorship gives you a uniquely powerful opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to the LGPS

Key Dates

Entry deadline
Stage 1: Online judging
Shortlist announcement
Stage 2: Judging roundtable
LGC Investment Awards 2026

1000

words to enter

16

exciting categories

20+

judges

1

lunchtime awards

Venue

Park Hyatt London River Thames
7 Nine Elms Lane
Nine Elms
London
SW8 5PH

Visit the Park Hyatt London River Thames website.


Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsor these exciting awards from Local Government Chronicle to: 

  • Discover the wealth of innovative ideas and best practice within the LGPS
  • Hear the challenges faced by the LGPS and how you can help them
  • Be associated with celebrating innovation and thought leadership in this area
  • Gain access to key players in the LGPS who will be your fellow judges and network with them during the judging process
  • Provide a judge who will see the entries and the innovation going on, be part of the judging panel and present the award.

Sponsorship of an award gives you a uniquely powerful opportunity to engage with the LGPS, in print, online and face to face while positioning your organisation as a thought leader in your category of choice and sharing best practice throughout.

For information on sponsoring the LGC Investment Awards 2025 please call Kieran McDougall on 020 3953 2019 or email him at Kieran.McDougall@emap.com.