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

2021 AWARDS
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED
Recognising excellence in the central banking community
The workload of central bankers hit a new peak during the past year as officials scrambled to respond to the policy and operational issues – external and internal – presented by the Covid-19 pandemic. At the same time, central banks continued work on vital initiatives, such as strategic reviews and transformation programmes as well as efforts to address climate-related and technological challenges, often in the face of tight budget constraints and operational challenges.
Yet much of the vital work carried out by public policymakers and those 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 central banking community.
The awards recognise:
- Extraordinary examples of public service
- Pioneering activities in the central banking community
- Best practice in policy, governance, economics, infrastructure and management
- Innovative and best practice in service provisions by market practitioners
We are now in the judging process for the Central Banking Awards 2021. The award winners will be presented with their award at the virtual ceremony taking place at our Summer Meeting virtual event between 14-18 June 2021.
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The Central Banking Awards 2020 online ceremony winners video can be viewed here
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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.
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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.
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Mark Carney, Governor, Bank of England
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.
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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.
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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.
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MAS, Managing Director, Ravi Menon