Core Viewpoint - The fifth edition of the 21st Century Gold Medal Analyst Selection has officially commenced, aiming to identify the most capable and valuable analysts and research institutions in the Chinese capital market while adhering to principles of professionalism, fairness, and transparency [1]. Group 1: Award Structure - The award categories have been comprehensively upgraded, divided into industry analyst awards and special awards, covering a wider range and being more targeted [2]. - The industry analyst awards encompass 33 sub-industries, with 3-5 top analysts selected from each sector, including traditional sectors like banking and real estate, as well as emerging fields such as robotics and innovative pharmaceuticals [2]. Group 2: Special Awards - The special awards recognize outstanding contributions across various fields, with a total of 8 awards, including: 1. Annual Influential Securities Research Institute 2. Annual Influential Securities Research Institute Director 3. Best Chief Economist for High-Quality Development 4. Best Research Institution for Financial Articles 5. Best ESG Research Institution 6. Best Think Tank Research Institution 7. Best Overseas Research Institution 8. Growth Analyst of the Year [3]. Group 3: Evaluation Process - The evaluation will strictly follow the principle of avoiding conflicts of interest, supervised by Dahuah Accounting Firm and Beijing Yinghe Law Firm to ensure fairness and transparency [4]. - The final results will be based on a combination of expert scoring (70% for industry analyst awards) and objective data scoring (30%), while special awards will primarily rely on expert evaluations [4]. Group 4: Timeline and Participation - The evaluation period is set from October to November 2025, with the registration deadline on October 28, 2025, and results to be announced on December 6, 2025 [5]. - Participants must have the consent of their respective securities firms and possess a securities investment consulting qualification by July 30, 2025 [6].