The 10th anniversary of the Professional Paraplanner Awards was held in Merchant Taylor’s Hall on Wednesday 15th July, and what a special occasion it was for the paraplanning community.
Our thanks to Standard Life who are the Headline Sponsor of the Professional Paraplanner Awards 2026.
Yesterday, nine awards were presented to individuals and teams that really make a difference to the profession.
A combination of technical expertise, genuine care for clients, dedication to their own or other’s development and overall, a real desire to play their part in moving our profession forward.
Each award, was very well deserved and it was brilliant to see such sterling work being recognised – a huge well done to each and every person.
The Paraplanner Awards – Results:
Paraplanner of the Year (in house) – sponsored by Standard Life
WINNER: Kyle Kennedy, Trinity Bridge
Highly Commended: Kate Burgess, Crowe Financial Planning
Outsourced Paraplanner of the Year – sponsored by Transact
WINNER: Alan Gow, Argonaut Paraplanning
Highly Commended: Kate Hall, Verve
Paraplanner Team of the Year – sponsored by Dentons
WINNER: Jacksons Wealth Management
Highly Commended: Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning
Paraplanner Team Leader of the Year – sponsored by Fidelity International
WINNER: Rebecca Montandon, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management
Highly Commended: Devon Cragie, Fairstone Group
Investment Paraplanner of the Year – sponsored by TIME Investments
WINNER: Kate Richardson, Blithe House Financial Management
Highly Commended: Lynsey Gillanders, Westward Financial Management
New Paraplanner of the Year – sponsored by M&G
WINNER: Lynette Baskett, St Barts Finance
Highly Commended: Alex Woodcock, Verve
Administrator of the Year award – sponsored by ammonite
WINNER: Antoinette Elgar, Argentis Wealth Management
Highly Commended: Kaycey Robinson, GSI Wealth Management
Outstanding Contribution of the Year – sponsored by Scottish Widows
WINNER: Sam Patterson, Equilibrium Financial Planning
Editor’s Choice – an award to celebrate Professional Paraplanner’s 10 year anniversary
WINNER: Damian Zhang, Quilter Cheviot
Well done to everyone that entered this year, those that were shortlisted, recognised as highly commended and of course to those who won. You have all truly highlighted the wonderful work that goes on within paraplanning.
And a HUGE thank you to our Paraplanner Awards Sponsors including our Headline Sponsor Standard Life plc and our associate sponsors Transact, Dentons Pensions, Fidelity International, TIME Investments, M&G, ammonite and Scottish Widows.
Main image: The Professional Paraplanner Awards Programme 2026
