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General Information

The AAM ETF Awards is a specialist programme dedicated to recognising excellence across the entire ETF ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region. Revived for 2026 after almost a decade, these awards celebrate the managers, index providers, exchanges, and market makers driving innovation and performance in the ETF landscape.

Previously, ETF categories were part of the Best of the Best Awards. Recognising the sector’s growth, we have moved all ETF-related categories to this dedicated standalone programme.

Entries are open to all key players in the Asia-Pacific ETF ecosystem, including ETF managers/issuers, index providers, custodians, market makers, exchanges, and institutional investors (insurance/SWF).

You cannot submit directly for the “ETF of the Year” award. This is a special Judges’ Choice Grand Prize.
To be considered, you must submit and win in one of our standard paid categories. The judging panel will then select the “Best of the Best” from among those winners to receive the Grand Prize. There is no additional fee or application form for this award.

Submission Logistics

Submissions must be received by Friday, January 30, 2026 (6:00 pm Hong Kong time). Late entries will not be considered.
All entries must be submitted via our dedicated online platform.
  1. Register an account on the portal.
  2. Select your desired categories.
  3. Upload required documents (Essays or Excel Templates).
  4. Pay the administrative fee.
An administrative fee of USD 220 applies to each submission. Fees are non-refundable once payment is confirmed.

Submission Guidelines & Requirements

We accept Word (.doc/.docx), Excel (.xls/.xlsx), PDF, and ZIP files.
  • Use Word for written essays.
  • Use Excel for performance data templates.
  • Use PDF for supporting charts or evidence.
  • Leadership, Innovation, & Ecosystem Awards: A written submission (essay) of no more than 700 words is required. Supporting documents do not count toward this limit.
  • Asset Class & Strategy Awards (Performance): No essay is required. You must strictly use the official AAM ETF Performance Template (Excel) to provide your data. Note: The ‘Best Absolute Performing ETF’ category requires a brief strategy explanation.
Yes, you can submit entries for multiple categories. However, an administrative fee applies to each individual submission.

Technical & Editing

Yes. You can edit your submission details and upload new documents at any time up until the submission deadline on January 30, 2026, even if you have already paid.
Please contact us immediately at etfawards@asiaasset.com if you need to withdraw. We do not accept withdrawal requests after the submission deadline.
If you encounter technical difficulties:
  1. Clear your browser cache/cookies.
  2. Try a different browser (Chrome/Edge/Firefox).
  3. Ensure your files are not password-protected.
  4. Contact etfawards@asiaasset.com for support.

Results & Judging

The winners of the AAM ETF Awards 2026 will be announced on Monday, February 23, 2026.
We aim to complete the review process within 4 weeks of the deadline. Please note that while we cannot provide detailed individual feedback on every submission, we may offer general feedback on common areas for improvement upon request.
All data and information provided in the submissions will be used solely for the adjudication process. AAM follows strict data privacy regulations.

Contact Us

Check out our FAQs which answers the most common questions. If you have any further questions or have any issues with submitting your application, reach out to us at etfawards@asiaasset.com.

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