Central Banking Awards
The Central Banking Awards recognise the outstanding performance and achievements of individuals and organisations within the central banking community.

"It is my great honour and privilege to accept this award - thank you very much to Chris and to those that have said nice words about me. It is very good recognition of my career, and the performance of the PBoC and of the chinese economy"
Zhou Xiaochuan, Governor, Peoples Bank of China
"It is great honour to have our work for central banks recognised by this distinct award."
Anshu Vats, Managing Partner, Public Sector and Policy, Oliver Wyman
Recognising excellence in the central banking community
Central Banking Awards 2022 - Entries deadline extended until December 3rd.
Recognising excellence in the central banking community
The workload of central bankers was intense during the past year, with officials striving to address both policy and operational challenges in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. At the same time, central banks have continued work on vital initiatives, such as strategic reviews and transformation programmes, as well as on efforts to address climate-related and technological challenges, often in the face of tight budget constraints.
Much of this vital work carried out by public policymakers and by their key partners (including advisory firms, banknotes service providers, financial institutions, market infrastructure providers and technology companies) assisting them, is not recognised. The Central Banking Awards were set up to redress the balance – to highlight the outstanding performance and achievements of individuals and organisations within the entire central banking community.
The awards recognise:
- Extraordinary examples of public service
- Pioneering activities in the central banking community
- Best practice in policy, governance, economics, digitalisation, infrastructure and management
- Innovative and best practice in the provision of operational, technological, financial and advisory services
The names of the Award winners and an article detailing their winning entry will be published in March 2022, with winners recognised during a Virtual Awards Presentation at Central Banking Summer Meetings in June 2022.
More information
Testimonials
It is my great honour and privilege to accept this award – thank you very much to Chris and to those that have said nice words about me. It is very good recognition of my career, and the performance of the PBoC and of the Chinese economy.
![]()
Zhou Xiaochuan, Governor, People’s Bank of China
This award is testament to the work of people across the Bank of England. I am particularly proud of the progress we have made in embedding a culture of openness and challenge within the Bank. That culture tells us there is always more to do, and we look forward to learning from our colleagues across the central banking community.
![]()
Mark Carney, Governor, Bank of England
We are honoured to receive this award, particularly during such challenging times. The credit must go to the broad Fed team – many of whom are veterans of the global financial crisis – for their hard work and dedication to our mission.
![]()
Jerome Powell, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Central Banking Publications has informed debate and provoked action on vital developments in public policy, financial markets and supervision during the past 25 years. I am delighted to be named the recipient of the inaugural Central Banking Lifetime Achievement Award.
![]()
Paul Volcker, Former Chairman, Federal Reserve
I am truly honoured to be the recipient of this prestigious Central Banking Lifetime Achievement Award from Central Banking Publications. I am most humbled to receive this award. It has been my privilege to be part of the central banking community to deliver the best outcomes for our respective jurisdictions in what has become a more interdependent world.
![]()
Zeti Akhtar Aziz, former Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
We would not have been able to achieve what we have without the strong partnership and support of the financial industry in Singapore, which has maintained high standards of prudence while pushing the boundaries of innovation.
![]()
MAS, Managing Director, Ravi Menon
I am deeply honoured to accept, on behalf of Banco de México, this award. It is an extensive recognition to the permanent work of the central bank.
![]()
Alejandro Díaz de León, Governor, Bank of Mexico
I am immensely proud of the contributions made by all areas of the Bank in making this climate disclosures report a reality, and thank the Central Banking Awards Committee for recognising those contributions.
Andrew Bailey, Governor, Bank of England
It is a great honour that our efforts are recognised by the central banking community. This motivates us to continue to strive for excellence.
![]()
Koba Gvenetadze, Governor, National Bank of Georgia
This recognition further motivates us to continue to reform, innovate and transform the BSP’s operations and services in line with the dynamic and digital ‘new economy’.
Benjamin E. Diokno, Governor, Central Bank of the Philippines
It is a great honour to have our work for central banks recognised by this distinct award.
Anshu Vats, Managing Partner, Public Sector and Policy, Oliver Wyman
This award is valued by Crane Currency because it reflects the satisfaction of our central bank customers that we are honoured and privileged to serve. We deeply appreciate their partnership and this recognition.
Sam Keayes, President, Crane Currency
I am deeply honoured to receive this award. Central Banking has become a highly respected institution, a reference for profound and independent analysis and news in its field of research.
Otmar Issing, former Chief Economist and Member of the Governing Council, European Central Bank; and Member of the Board, Deutsche Bundesbank
We cannot thank Central Banking enough for this honour and recognition. The nature of our work and the challenges that we face constantly, makes such endorsements especially valuable as it strengthens our hands in implementing more reforms.
Ernest Addison, Governor, Bank of Ghana
This award makes us particularly proud, as sustainable investing is something close to our hearts.
Philipp Hildebrand, Vice-chairman, BlackRock
We are absolutely delighted to be the recipient of this year’s Central Banking Asset Manager of the Year Award. This recognition is an excellent example of our dedication to this important client base who we’ve been proud to serve over the past four decades.
Sandro Pierri, Global Head Client Group and Deputy CEO, BNP Paribas Asset Management
We are delighted and honoured to receive this award recognising our role in helping central banks and other official institutions address climate change.
Michael Ellam, Global Head of Public Sector, HSBC