
The categories are as follows:
- I.T. Department of The Year - Sell Side
- I.T. Department of The Year - Buy Side
- Best Algorithmic Trading Service
- Best Sell Side Trading System
- Best Buy Side Trading System
- Best Stock Exchange
- Best Multi-Lateral Trading Facility
- Best Dark Pool
- Best Futures And Options Exchange
- Best OTC Trading System
- Best Clearing House
- Best New Vendor Solution
- Best Data Service
- Best Personal Contribution (Judge's Prize)
The period judged for each category is 14th April 08 to 30th April 09. Submissions for this year's awards have now closed.

