THE 2026 AWARDS ARE NOW COMPLETE
Thank you to everyone who attended, and a massive congratulations to all of our winners!
Nominations for the 2027 awards open in November 2026.
Win the recognition that drives business - and sets you apart
The Drawdown Awards will return for 2027 to celebrate excellence among the advisers and service providers who power European private capital operations. Whether you provide technology solutions, advisory services, fund finance, recruitment, or other essential operational support to GPs, these awards recognise the firms that truly make a difference in how private equity operates.
Judged by leading private capital fund COOs, CFOs, CCOs, GCs and CTOs, the awards will bring together the industry's most respected service providers and fund operations leaders.
This is the definitive platform to celebrate your hard work, connect with decision-makers, and gain credibility to help your company shine in the sector.
The Drawdown Awards: Operational Leaders 2026
This year we continued to celebrate the exceptional individuals driving operational excellence within private fund managers. Operational Leaders 2026 recognised professionals working in critical functions - finance, technology, compliance, legal, and HR - at GP firms across Europe.