Guidelines

• Nomination is open to all ICAP members in good standing as per ICAP criteria.
• Members may self-nominate or nominate another eligible member in one category only
• The nominee must declare that all information is complete and accurate, supported by relevant documents. A business profile is mandatory for the Entrepreneur Leadership Award, and incomplete or inaccurate submissions will lead to disqualification.
• Nomination documents must be signed by an authorized organizational signatory, preferably the CEO or HR Head. Organizational endorsements will be submitted online only, & for the Entrepreneur Leadership Award, endorsement must be provided by an active ICAP member ONLY.
• Complete updated CV/Resume along with a latest photograph is mandatory.
• Evaluation committee or jury, if required, may request additional information or call the nominee for an interview to ascertain the accuracy of the facts.
• The details of the data provided will be taken with absolute fiduciary trust. The evaluation committee will take measures to maintain the confidentiality of the information furnished.
• Nominations will be through the online portal only within the prescribed dates without any fee.
• The nominations will be considered complete when all the required details are submitted, including organizational endorsement, and the decision of the jury, once declared, will be considered final.

Except for the Entrepreneur Leadership Award, which covers Jan 1, 2023 to Mar 3, 2026. This year maximum of 21 awards can be awarded under the following six categories.

Exclusions

Following are not eligible for the PEA:

1. ICAP members who are practicing as a Chartered Accountant or Management Consultant and having a Certificate of Practice issued by the Institute (refer to definitions in Ordinance 1961 and/or Byelaw 1983 for holding Certificate of Practice or deemed to be in practice).
2. Jury members, evaluation committee members and their close/immediate family members including spouse, siblings, lineal ascendants, and descendants.
3. Current and one-term preceding Council members of ICAP & Regional committee members and their close/immediate family members including ICAP Management and Staff as of last date of nomination.
4. Winner of any award category cannot submit a nomination for the next 3 years for the same category.
5. For Entrepreneur Leadership Award (ONLY) :
   • ICAP’s PAIB Committee Members during the years from 2024 to 2027 & Founder/Co-founders in the venture having Certificate of Practice (CoP) under the venture's name to carry out business activities.

Terms And Conditions:

1. Each award will be shortlisted based on the subject criteria and scoring matrix.
2. ICAP reserves the right to use any entries, photographs, videos or media for promotional purposes.
3. The awards are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
4. Award nominees must maintain high professional conduct and promptly inform ICAP of any investigations, proceedings, or findings related to fraud, misrepresentation, dishonesty, or professional misconduct in any jurisdiction. Nominees must avoid any conduct that could bring ICAP into disrepute, and ICAP reserves the right to take legal action as permitted by law.
5. ICAP reserves the right to change/revise any criteria or award process without information/intimation.
6. Award decisions once announced shall remain final and cannot be challenged at any forum. ICAP and the Jury disclaim all and any claim, of whatsoever nature, for Award decisions.