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The IFT Annual Awards 2025 Shortlist

Written by Nicolette Stickland on September 19, 2025

Last week, the judging panel met to discuss this year’s entries to The IFT Annual Awards.

We were overwhelmed by the number and quality of submissions we received this year and would like to take this opportunity to thank all that entered. We would also like to thank our independent judging panel for their professionalism and commitment to conducting a fair and comprehensive process.

Here is the shortlist:

Turnaround, the economy and people

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60K Jobs

Members of The IFT saved an estimated almost 60,000 jobs in 2024-25.

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£2.8 Billion

IFT members helped add £2.8 billion in shareholder value in 2024-25.

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80% busier/as busy

IFT members report high demand for turnaround support.

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60%

Nearly 60% of stressed companies don’t know they are in trouble until it is too late.

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