These are some of the categories for the GIR Awards which will be presented during the ceremony.

• Most Impressive Investigations Practice of the Year
• Boutique or Regional Invstigations Practice of the Year
• Investigations Consultancy of the Year
• Enforcement Agency or Prosecutor of the ear
• Most Important Court Case
• Investigations Professional of the Year
• Outstanding In-House Counsel
• Most Important Development of the Year
• Outstanding Career Award
• Services to Diversity Award

Nominations for the GIR Awards 2026 must be submitted through our online nominations portal: Submit your nomination. The awards recognize the firms, individuals, organizations, and developments that have made a significant impact on the international investigations and white-collar enforcement community over the past year.

We welcome both self-nominations and third-party nominations, and there are a range of firm, individual, and special recognition categories available. Firms may submit up to three nominations per category. When preparing your submission, we encourage you to focus on the categories where you can provide the strongest evidence of achievement, innovation, or impact during the review period of September 2025 to August 2026.

Each nomination should include supporting evidence that demonstrates why the nominee deserves recognition. Detailed submissions help the editorial team assess nominations consistently and ensure achievements and contributions are fully considered.

For the best experience when completing your submission, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer. If you have any questions about the awards or the nominations process, please contact Awards@globalinvestigationsreview.com.

The GIR editorial team makes the final decision on the winners, with input from the GIR editorial board.

Yes, please send a message to Awards@globalinvestigationsreview.com as soon as possible.

We will announce shortlists for each category on the GIR website in early September, with winners announced on the night of the awards. 

The GIR editorial team evaluate applicants' evidence-based submissions and conducts vigorous research to make final decision on the winners.

Thursday, November 19, 2026.

All winners from the GIR Awards will receive a physical award at the ceremony for their winning category.

If you are unable to make the event, we will ask you to provide us with the contact details of someone who could accept the award on your behalf.

All winners from the GIR Awards will receive a physical award by post for their winning category.

The dress code is black tie.

The venue for GIR Awards 2026 is the Conrad. The full address is 950 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001, United States

Unfortunately there are no discounted rooms available at this venue. 

The ceremony is an in-person event only.

The arrival time for guests of the GIR Awards ceremony is 7:00 PM ET. Guests can enjoy our opening drinks reception until 8:00 PM ET where the seated dinner and the awards presentation will commence.

Unfortunately, GIR does not cover travel and accommodation costs for this event.

Winners are invited to make a brief speech.

Pricing to attend is available to view here. For further information on attendance and sponsorship please contact Oliver Charles by calling +44 207 939 4270 or emailing Oliver.Charles@LBResearch.com.

Unfortunately, this ceremony is a private event. Guests who are not registered may not attend.

Family members are welcome to attend, but they must be over the age of 18.

You may share this information soon as you are notified of your nomination. You will be provided with social media marketing materials to help promote your success in making the shortlist.

After the ceremony, you will be provided with social media marketing materials to help promote your success. This will include a bespoke social media card, rosette, email signature banner, certificate and social copy to share. If you require anything not listed above, please do get in touch.

If you attended the ceremony, a link to the photo gallery will be emailed the morning after the ceremony.

Yes - follow and use the hashtag #GIRAwards for all social updates on this event.