2023 AWARDS CATEGORIES

For banks, financial and payment institutions to enter.

For technology services and software providers to enter.

For any individual or team to enter.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution that has successfully applied technology in an area of consumer payments.

The project must be significant in scope and demonstrate the measurable results – bringing clear improvements and achieving the set objectives. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – its rationale, the milestones, the challenges and progress, the outcomes, and the resultant benefits.

A successful nomination will be to the point and have the supporting facts and stats, not buzzwords. We do not want to see press releases, advertorials, or sales & marketing brochures.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution that has successfully applied technology in an area of business payments.

The project must be significant in scope and demonstrate the measurable results – bringing clear improvements and achieving the set objectives. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – its rationale, the milestones, the challenges and progress, the outcomes, and the resultant benefits.

A successful nomination will be to the point and have the supporting facts and stats, not buzzwords. We do not want to see press releases, advertorials, or sales & marketing brochures.

Awarded to a bank/financial/payment institution for a technology-driven cards initiative for retail customers, in a digital or physical environment.

The cards product/service or product must be up and running and be able to demonstrate its viability and success in practice – not in theory! – so the judges are looking for the supporting facts and stats.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was launched, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, the and the result.

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.

Awarded to a bank/financial/payment institution for a technology-driven cards initiative for business customers – in a digital proposition or physical environment.

The cards product/service or product must be up and running and be able to demonstrate its viability and success in practice – not in theory! – so the judges are looking for the supporting facts and stats.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was launched, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, the and the result.

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.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution for a technology-driven payments initiative for retail customers. It must focus on mobile phones and/or smartphones.

The mobile payments service or product must be up and running and be able to demonstrate its viability and success in practice – not in theory! – so the judges are looking for the supporting facts and stats.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was launched, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, the and the result.

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.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution for a technology-driven payments initiative for businesses. It must focus on mobile phones and/or smartphones.

The mobile payments service or product must be up and running and be able to demonstrate its viability and success in practice – not in theory! – so the judges are looking for the supporting facts and stats.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was launched, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, the and the result.

A successful nomination will be to the point and with supporting evidence, not the buzzwords. We do not want to see press releases, advertorials, or sales & marketing brochures.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution for successful design – or a drastic redesign – of a consumer banking product or service focused on the customer/user experience (CX/UX) that has resulted in considerable improvement in user uptake, efficiency, ease of use and customer satisfaction.

The initiative must be operational; the resultant improvements and benefits must be tangible and measurable. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was implemented, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, and the result.

As CX/UX is at the heart of this nomination, we want to understand how the CX/UX-focused tools, processes, and solutions benefitted the organization and the business.

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.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution for successful design – or a drastic redesign – of a business banking product or service focused on the customer/user experience (CX/UX) that has resulted in considerable improvement in user uptake, efficiency, ease of use and customer satisfaction.

The initiative must be operational; the resultant improvements and benefits must be tangible and measurable. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was implemented, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, and the result.

As CX/UX is at the heart of this nomination, we want to understand how the CX/UX-focused tools, processes, and solutions benefitted the organization and the business.

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.

Awarded to a successful collaboration between a bank/financial institution and a paytech that has achieved measurable success based on impact and scalability.

The partnership should demonstrate benefits to all the partners involved, as well as deliver a viable product/service to the end-user.

The initiative must be operational and the results measurable.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the partnership – what it is and why it was launched, the work that went into bringing it to life, the collaboration of the partners, the technology, and the result.

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.

Awarded to bank/financial institution for championing financial inclusion and economic mobility in through a payment initiative.

Examples include products/services for the underbanked communities and areas; products and services for specific demographics that are often overlooked, such as children and pensioners; innovative salary and benefits management tools; increasing financial literacy; promoting financial health etc.

The initiative must be operational and the results tangible and measurable. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was implemented, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, and the outcomes.

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.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution that has demonstrated genuine innovation in the payments area.

Using emerging technologies, putting in practice innovative ideas, reimagining processes and user journeys – this award is a for a product/solution/service that will define the future of banking and finance.

Give us something indisputably advanced, forward-thinking and that puts the bank/financial institution ahead of the curve!

The initiative must be operational; the resultant improvements and benefits must be tangible and measurable. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was implemented, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, and the result.

As innovation is at the heart of this nomination, we want to understand what makes the applied tools, processes, and solutions innovative and how they benefitted the organization.

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.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution for a project that has fraud protection technology for payments at its heart.

The initiative must be operational; the resultant improvements and benefits must be tangible and measurable. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was implemented, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, and the result.

Fraud protection solutions and processes take center stage of this project, so we want to understand how this technology benefitted the organization and the business.

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.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution for a payments project that has artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) at its heart.

The initiative must be operational; the resultant improvements and benefits must be tangible and measurable. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was implemented, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, the and the result.

The AI/ML solution takes center stage of this project, so we want to understand how this technology benefitted the organization and the business.

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.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution for a payments-focused project that has data tools, processes, and solutions at its heart.

The initiative must be operational; the resultant improvements and benefits must be tangible and measurable. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was implemented, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, the and the result.

Data takes center stage of this project, so we want to understand how this technology benefitted the organization and the business.

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.

Awarded to a bank/financial institution for a project that has real-time payments (RTP) at its heart.

The initiative must be operational; the resultant improvements and benefits must be tangible and measurable. 

The judges are looking for a comprehensive account of the initiative – what it is and why it was implemented, the work that went into bringing it to life, the technology, and the result.

As RTP is at the heart of this nomination, we want to understand how the RTP-focused tools, processes, and solutions benefitted the organization and the business.

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.

The award will honor a bank/financial institution for its outstanding contribution to a charitable cause, for example, through funds donated, services offered pro-bono, or a creative volunteer program.

Whether it’s for demonstrating a strategic commitment to tackling social issues, developing innovative ways to engage employees in supporting the local community, or for outstanding collaboration with industry peers to deliver maximum, sustainable impact for charitable causes, this award will recognize the vision, leadership and spirit of collaboration that going beyond basic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requires, and the universal and lasting positive change it inspires.

The PayTech for Good Award celebrates banks and financial institutions that actively put the wider community first and demonstrate the values of connection, collaboration, and generosity above and beyond the usual confines of business goals.

Awarded to a software provider for its payments solution for consumers that is built on modern technologies, has comprehensive functionality, and delivers clear and measurable improvements to its users.

The system must have at least one live site.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive description of the offering – its scope and functionality, technology, standout features, and, of course, use cases.

Please explain clearly what the solution is/does and how it solves a problem on a business level. Provide evidence of how your solution addresses the pain points and improves things.

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.

Awarded to a software provider for its payments solution for businesses that is built on modern technologies, has comprehensive functionality, and delivers clear and measurable improvements to its users.

The system must have at least one live site.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive description of the offering – its scope and functionality, technology, standout features, and, of course, use cases.

Please explain clearly what the solution is/does and how it solves a problem on a business level. Provide evidence of how your solution addresses the pain points and improves things.

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.

Awarded to a software provider for its real-time payments (RTP) solution that is built on modern technologies, has comprehensive functionality, and delivers clear and measurable improvements to its users.

The system must have at least one live site.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive description of the offering – its scope and functionality, technology, standout features, and, of course, use cases.

Please explain clearly what the solution is/does and how it solves a problem on a business level. Provide evidence of how your solution addresses the pain points and improves things.

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.

Awarded to a software and services provider for its spend management system that is built on modern technologies, has comprehensive functionality and a fully realized suite of modules, and delivers clear and measurable improvements to users.

The system must have at least one live site.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive description of the offering – its scope and functionality, technology, standout features, and, of course, use cases.

Please explain clearly what the solution is/does and how it solves a problem on a business level. Provide evidence of how your solution addresses the pain points and improves things.

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.

Awarded to a technology & services provider that is demonstrating genuine innovation with its solutions.

Using emerging technologies, putting in practice innovative ideas, reimagining processes and user journeys – this award is a for technology that will define the future of banking and finance.

The system must have at least one live site.

Give us something indisputably advanced, forward-thinking and that puts the system users ahead of the curve!

The judges are looking for a comprehensive description of the offering – its scope and functionality, technology, standout features, and, of course, use cases.

As innovation and forward thinking is at the heart of this nomination, we want to understand what makes the nominated technology innovative and how it benefits its users.

Please explain clearly what the solution is/does and how it solves a problem on a business level. Provide evidence of how your solution addresses the pain points and improves things.

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.

The award recognizes and celebrates hard work and best practice that has gone into launching and running a new technology & services provider/paytech.

This award is for an organization that is challenging the market and bringing genuinely useful solutions to its target segment.

The judges are looking for a detailed account of the initiative – from the reasons behind it, to the project milestones, the team, the technology, the goals and challenges, and the results.

The start-up must be up and running, and no more than five years old since its launch to market.

Please explain clearly what the start-up’s offering is and how it solves a problem on a business level. Provide evidence of how your solution addresses the pain points and improves things.

A successful nomination will be to the point and with supporting facts and stats, not buzzwords. We do not want to see press releases, advertorials, or sales & marketing brochures.

The award will honor a software provider for its outstanding contribution to a charitable cause, for example, through funds donated, services offered pro-bono, or a creative volunteer program.

Whether it’s for demonstrating a strategic commitment to tackling social issues, developing innovative ways to engage employees in supporting the local community, or for outstanding collaboration with industry peers to deliver maximum, sustainable impact for charitable causes, this award will recognize the vision, leadership and spirit of collaboration that going beyond basic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requires, and the universal and lasting positive change it inspires.

The PayTech for Good Award celebrates technology providers that actively put the wider community first and demonstrate the values of connection, collaboration, and generosity above and beyond the usual confines of business goals.

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 will laud an outstanding woman for her distinguished leadership and inspiring work in a payments area of a bank/financial institution, and, equally importantly, making a positive impact on the wider payments industry.

The judges are looking for a comprehensive narrative of the individual’s endeavours 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.

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!

This award will laud an outstanding woman for her distinguished leadership and inspiring work in a technology company/paytech, and, equally importantly, making a positive impact on the paytech 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.

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!

Awarded to an individual – a man or a woman – for playing an instrumental role in the technology strategy and execution at a payments business in 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 payments 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.

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!

Awarded to an individual – a man or a woman – for playing an instrumental role in a technology & services organization/fintech.

We are looking for an individual who is truly making an impact in paytech 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.

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!

The Rising PayTech Star Award celebrates driven, inspirational, and dynamic professionals – men and women – working in a payments business of 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.

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!

The Rising Tech Star Award celebrates driven, inspirational, and dynamic professionals – men and women – working in a technology & services/paytech 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.

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!

This award will laud a team working in a payments business of 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.

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!

This award will laud a team working in a technology & services/paytech 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.

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!