Leadership Awards
For individuals and teams, our awards are a prized acknowledgement of the demonstrated skills, leadership, vision, inspiration and dedication to the industry’s betterment.
Our awards are underpinned by 25 years of unbiased expertise and unrivalled reputation.
Individuals
Please provide a comprehensive account of the nominated person and their work, including:
- Their accomplishments beyond their standard day-to-day job duties
- Their own contribution towards the success their company/business/project/etc
- The results of their work and the supporting evidence
- Their contribution to the industry’s betterment, for example, mentorship projects, contribution to charitable causes, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and so on.
A successful nomination will be to the point and with supporting evidence, not buzzwords. We do not want to see press releases, advertorials, or sales & marketing brochures.
This award is for an individual, so make the nomination about them and why they deserve to win!
Teams
Please provide a comprehensive account of the nominated team and its work, including:
- The composition of the team, responsibilities, etc
- How the team operates and collaborates
- The team’s direct contribution towards the success of their company/business/project/etc
- The issues they solve and how they do it
- The results of their work and the supporting evidence
- Any extracurricular activities, such as charity work, pro-bono projects etc.
A successful nomination will be to the point and with supporting evidence, not buzzwords. We do not want to see press releases, advertorials, or sales & marketing brochures.
This award is for a team, so make the nomination about them and why they deserve to win!
Individuals categories
Woman in Technology (WIT) – Bank/Financial Institution
The WIT Award will laud an outstanding woman for her distinguished leadership and inspiring work in a bank/financial institution, and, equally importantly, making a positive impact on the wider financial services industry.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the individual’s endeavors and accomplishments that go beyond their standard day-to-day job duties.
We want to see the personal contribution of the nominated individual towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. what THEY are doing, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges are also looking for information about this individual’s strive towards the industry’s betterment, for example, mentorship projects, contribution to charitable causes, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and so on.
Woman in Technology (WIT) – Software & Services Provider
The WIT Award will laud an outstanding woman for her distinguished leadership and inspiring work in a technology company/fintech, and, equally importantly, making a positive impact on the fintech industry.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the individual’s endeavors and accomplishments that go beyond their standard day-to-day job duties.
We want to see the personal contribution of the nominated individual towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. what THEY are doing, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges are also looking for information about this individual’s strive towards the industry’s betterment, for example, mentorship projects, contribution to charitable causes, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and so on.
Tech Leadership – Bank/Financial Institution
Awarded to a C-suite executive of any gender for playing an instrumental role in the technology strategy and execution at a bank/financial institution and going above and beyond their standard role duties.
We are looking for an individual who is truly making an impact in the financial services industry and contributing towards the industry's betterment.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the individual’s endeavors and accomplishments that go beyond their standard day-to-day job duties.
We want to see the personal contribution of the nominated individual towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. what THEY are doing, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges are also looking for information about this individual’s strive towards the industry’s betterment, for example, mentorship projects, contribution to charitable causes, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and so on.
Tech Leadership – Community Bank/Credit Union
Awarded to a C-suite executive of any gender for playing an instrumental role in the technology strategy and execution at a community bank or credit union and going above and beyond their standard role duties.
We are looking for an individual who is truly making an impact in the financial services industry and contributing towards the industry's betterment.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the individual’s endeavors and accomplishments that go beyond their standard day-to-day job duties.
We want to see the personal contribution of the nominated individual towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. what THEY are doing, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges are also looking for information about this individual’s strive towards the industry’s betterment, for example, mentorship projects, contribution to charitable causes, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and so on.
Tech Leadership – Software & Services Provider
Awarded to a C-suite executive of any gender for playing an instrumental role in a technology & services organization/fintech.
We are looking for an individual who is truly making an impact in fintech and contributing towards the industry's betterment.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the individual’s endeavors and accomplishments that go beyond their standard day-to-day job duties.
We want to see the personal contribution of the nominated individual towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. what THEY are doing, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges are also looking for information about this individual’s strive towards the industry’s betterment, for example, mentorship projects, contribution to charitable causes, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and so on.
Rising Tech Star – Bank/Financial Institution
The Rising Tech Star Award celebrates driven, inspirational, and dynamic professionals of any gender working in a bank/financial institution and looking to make their mark on the industry.
The judges are looking for determined, up-and-coming role models with ambition to make an impact, hunger for knowledge, enthusiasm to develop their skills further and successfully rise to the challenges.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the individual’s endeavors and accomplishments that go beyond their standard day-to-day job duties.
We want to see the personal contribution of the nominated individual towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. what THEY are doing, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges are also looking for information about this individual’s strive towards the industry’s betterment, for example, mentorship projects, contribution to charitable causes, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and so on.
Rising Tech Star – Software & Services Provider
The Rising Tech Star Award celebrates driven, inspirational, and dynamic professionals of any gender working in a technology & services/fintech organization and looking to make their mark on the industry.
The judges are looking for determined, up-and-coming role models with ambition to make an impact, hunger for knowledge, enthusiasm to develop their skills further and successfully rise to the challenges.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the individual’s endeavors and accomplishments that go beyond their standard day-to-day job duties.
We want to see the personal contribution of the nominated individual towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. what THEY are doing, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges are also looking for information about this individual’s strive towards the industry’s betterment, for example, mentorship projects, contribution to charitable causes, diversity & inclusion initiatives, and so on.
Team categories
Tech Team of the Year – Bank/Financial Institution
This award will laud a team working in a bank/financial institution that has stood out for its teamwork, efficiency, collaborative spirit and going above and beyond in achieving the goals and delivering value to the project/organization.
We are looking for a team that can demonstrate what it means to work together for a common goal and produce outstanding results.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the team’s endeavors and accomplishments.
We want to see a comprehensive account of the team and its contribution towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. who they are and what they are doing as a TEAM, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges want to understand how the team operates and collaborates, its work and responsibilities, the issues they solve and how they are doing it, overcoming the challenges, and the outcomes that demonstrate concrete results.
Tech Team of the Year – Community Bank/Credit Union
This award will laud a team working in a community bank or credit union that has stood out for its teamwork, efficiency, collaborative spirit and going above and beyond in achieving the goals and delivering value to the project/organization.
We are looking for a team that can demonstrate what it means to work together for a common goal and produce outstanding results.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the team’s endeavors and accomplishments.
We want to see a comprehensive account of the team and its contribution towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. who they are and what they are doing as a TEAM, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges want to understand how the team operates and collaborates, its work and responsibilities, the issues they solve and how they are doing it, overcoming the challenges, and the outcomes that demonstrate concrete results.
Tech Team of the Year – Software & Services Provider
This award will laud a team working in a technology & services/fintech organization that has stood out for its teamwork, efficiency, collaborative spirit and going above and beyond in achieving the goals and delivering value to the project/organization.
We are looking for a team that can demonstrate what it means to work together for a common goal and produce outstanding results.
The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the team’s endeavors and accomplishments.
We want to see a comprehensive account of the team and its contribution towards the success of their company/business/project/etc, i.e. who they are and what they are doing as a TEAM, not just the overall company achievements.
The judges want to understand how the team operates and collaborates, its work and responsibilities, the issues they solve and how they are doing it, challenges they overcome, and the outcomes that demonstrate concrete results.