Nomination guidelines

The information provided in the nomination must be tailored to the awards category. It must be clear, coherent, to the point, and include the supporting evidence.

Avoid the promotional lingo. Do not include generic promotional materials, sales brochures, PR announcements and so on. We want facts, not buzzwords.

Nominations are open to organizations based anywhere in the world as long as the project, individual or team is located in the United States.

Take a look at the 2024 categories here.

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For the Project Awards at Banks/Financial Institutions

Please provide a comprehensive account of the project that essentially answers the questions of “what, why, how” and demonstrates tangible benefits. This includes:

• What the project is, explained in clear, layman’s terms
• The rationale of the project and its importance
• Solutions, technology, and relevant processes
• Project participants, collaboration
• Journey, stages and milestones
• Challenges and how they were solved
• What problems the project solved on a business level and what improvements it delivered – supporting evidence, stats and facts are crucial
• The project must be recent (within the last two years) and be largely completed – the results and benefits must be tangible and measurable.

Nominations are open to organizations based anywhere in the world as long as the project, individual or team is located in the United States.

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For the Excellence in Tech Awards

Please provide a comprehensive account of the product that essentially answers the questions of “what, why, how” and demonstrates tangible benefits to its users. This includes:

• What the solution is, explained in clear, layman’s terms
• Functionality
• Technology and relevant processes
• What makes it unique or standout
• What problems it solves on a business level and what improvements it delivers – supporting evidence, stats and facts are crucial
• Use cases and examples of how it has delivered tangible benefits
• The solution must be operational and have at least one live site in the US.

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For the Individual Awards

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.

Nominations are open to organizations based anywhere in the world as long as the project, individual or team is located in the United States.

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For the Team Awards

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.

Nominations are open to organizations based anywhere in the world as long as the project, individual or team is located in the United States.

The entry deadline for Banking Tech Awards USA has been extended until February 23 2024.

A $229 (+20% UK VAT, where applicable) fee is applicable for one nomination in one category if you submit before November 25 or or $249 after.

This payment is for the nomination processing and is due regardless of whether the nomination makes it to the shortlist or not.

The winners and highly commended will be unveiled at the gala ceremony at the beautiful 583 Park Avenue, New York on May 30 2024.

The event will feature an inspirational celebrity host, entertainment, and plenty of drink and food, and wonderful company in the elegant surroundings and summery sunny weather – the gala is not to be missed!