About the Australian Fund Manager Foundation
Established in 1999, the Australian Fund Managers Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organisation run by a volunteer committee of Australian investment professionals committed to supporting charitable causes and promoting excellence within funds management.
Each October, the Foundation hosts the Australian Fund Manager Awards — an annual event that recognises outstanding achievement, while raising funds for community-based charities.
Australian Fund Manager Awards Categories
The following awards are presented at the annual event, an event attended by the most respected and talented leaders in funds management:
Hall of Fame Award
Recognises an individual who has made a lasting and significant contribution to the Australian funds management industry.
Golden Bull Award
Awarded to the fund manager delivering top overall performance.
Golden Calf Award
Recognises an emerging or newer fund manager showing strong early results.
Best Funds Management Analyst
Awarded to an analyst whose research has significantly contributed to driving strong fund performance.
Best Australian-Based Global Manager
Recognises a global fund manager operating from Australia.
Best Absolute & Long Short Return
For strong performance using absolute return or long/short strategies.
Best Australian Small Companies Manager
Awarded for excellence in managing small-cap Australian enterprises.
Charitable Contributions
Since its establishment, the Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to charitable organisations. Its primary charity partners are:
Odyssey House NSW
A leading rehabilitation service in Australia offering holistic treatment, support, and education to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drug use, while improving the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities impacted by substance use.
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation
One of the largest and most trusted kids’ health charities in the country, providing specialised care services and cutting–edge paediatric research.
Latest News
David Pace Founding partner of Greencape Capital Inducted into the Australian Fund Manager Association Hall of Fame
The Australian Fund Manager Foundation is proud to announce that David Pace, founding partner of Greencape Capital, has been inducted into the 2025 Hall of Fame.
Announcing our Pledge Charity for 2025 | Childhood Dementia Initiative
Each year, in addition to supporting our primary beneficiaries Odyssey House NSW and Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, we support a Pledge Charity. We are pleased to announce this year’s chosen charity is Childhood Dementia Initiative. 1 in every 2,900 babies...
Ausbil Co-founder Paul Xiradis Inducted into the Australian Fund Manager Association Hall of Fame
The Australian Fund Manager Foundation is delighted to announce that Paul Xiradis, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Ausbil Investment Management, has been inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame.
