Law Firm of the Year
Which law firms were the most creative in coming up with solutions caused by the subprime crisis? Which ones were the most proactive in alerting clients to possible problems?

Investor of the Year
Which investor would you choose as having the leading voice for the investor community in this turbulent market?

Cash CDO Manager of the Year
In this area we are looking for managers that reacted the most nimbly to collateral deterioration and for managing their deals through the subprime storm. We may also look for the managers that had the foresight to predict problems in this sector and thus responded to them the best.

Research Team of the Year
In this category we are looking for which research team had the most accurate forecast on the market this year. Which team stood out for being a guiding light in a stormy market? Research teams on the buyside or sell-side are eligible for consideration.

Outstanding Contribution Award
Which person, firm or organization contributed the most to the industry through their business or actions? Nominators may consider work done toward bringing transparency or dealing with regulation. Who stood out for putting forward solutions to the credit crunch and liquidity crisis?

Emerging Market Deal of the Year
Even while the mainstream markets were frozen, companies in emerging market countries were still forging new frontiers. Which deal stood out for its groundbreaking nature and for overcoming obstacles in fledgling markets?

European Securitization of the Year
Which deal stood out for innovation in a difficult market this year? Deals can be in any asset class. Tell us why you think the deal you nominate should win.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Olivia Thetgyi, Managing Editor of Total Securitization, at othetgyi@iinews.com.