Pension scheme categories
DC Pension Scheme of the Year
Defined Contribution (DC) pension provision has evolved beyond recognition in the areas of investment, communication and scheme design. We reward those DC schemes that have developed their proposition with a clear focus on what really matters – meeting member needs. Enter here
DB Pension Scheme of the Year
Despite an increasing number of defined benefit (DB) scheme closures, DB provision still makes up a huge percentage of UK pension provision. We award the DB scheme that has risen to the investment and regulatory challenges facing the DB pension space today and as such serves as an inspiration to other schemes in the pensions marketplace. Enter here
Best Risk Management Exercise
As pension schemes face increasing pressures, managing these different risks effectively is of ever greater importance, with buyouts seen as the ultimate goal to not just manage, but remove risk. This awards aims to recognise those pension schemes that have shown a true understanding of the best ways to tackle their risks and who stand out from the crowd with their innovation and excellence. Enter here
Pension Scheme Communication Award
An excellent pensions offering is wasted if the member communication applied fails to deliver. This category awards the pension schemes that have used innovation and flair to get their member communication proposition the best it can be and has the results to prove it. Enter here
Best Auto-enrolment Implementation Award
After years of debate, auto-enrolment is now two years into its application. We award the pension schemes that have embraced auto-enrolment and implemented an auto-enrolment proposition which can act as a flagship for others to follow suit. Enter here
Pensions Administration Award
The importance of effective pensions administration cannot be underestimated, especially given the changes in UK pensions regulation in the last few year. This category aims to award the pension scheme that continues to keep administration as a key consideration, proving it has the needs of the member at the heart of its offering. Enter here
Best Investment Strategy Award
Getting the investment strategy right is one of the biggest challenges a pension scheme has to overcome, particularly given the current economic environment. We reward the pension schemes that have implemented an investment strategy that sets the standards for the industry to follow. Enter here
Pension Scheme Innovation Award
Innovation has been rife in the UK pensions space, be that in the area of investment, product design, de-risking or any other area. This award aims to reward those pension schemes that have truly added value to the pensions space with its originality and innovation. Enter here


