Eligibility Criteria for the European Small and Mid-Cap Awards
Who can participate?
Listed Companies must meet the following criteria:
These figures must be supported by verifiable exchange data from a recognised source within the EU-27 Member States or participating stock exchanges.
Special Mention Category
This category recognises an initiative, individual, or company that has made an outstanding contribution to supporting or raising awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing small and mid-cap companies in accessing public financing.
Why Nominate a Small or Mid-Cap Company?
How to apply?
Please download the application form below and send it to us at secretariat@europeanissuers.eu by Monday 2 June at the latest.
The Terms of Reference for the Awards apply to all categories - download here.
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Unlike in previous editions, where the Star of the Year was awarded as a separate category, the Star of 2025 will be chosen as the best overall entry from among the nominees to the four categories: Star of Innovation, International Star, Rising Star, and Star of Sustainability.
Criteria:
The category recognises outstanding efforts to raise awareness or address the key obstacles small and mid-cap companies face in accessing public financing, as well as proposals that has significant impact at improving their access to capital markets.
Eligible nominations may include:
*Nominations cannot include initiatives run by exchanges themselves.
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Please download the application form above and send it to us at secretariat@europeanissuers.eu by Monday 18 August at the latest.