About the awards

Learn more about the Women in Finance Awards and why you should enter.

Australia’s financial services and banking industry is evolving faster than ever before.

Artificial intelligence is transforming customer experiences. Digital innovation is reshaping products and services. Regulatory expectations continue to evolve, while organisations are navigating increasing complexity, heightened competition and changing customer needs.

Behind every major shift are exceptional women leading from the front. They’re setting strategy, driving transformation, leading high-performing teams, strengthening governance, delivering commercial growth and creating better outcomes for customers, businesses and communities.

The Women in Finance Awards celebrate these leaders.

Recognising excellence across financial services and banking, the awards honour the women making an outstanding contribution across banking, lending, wealth management, fintech, customer experience, technology, operations, risk, compliance, product innovation and executive leadership.

More than an awards program, the Women in Finance Awards are an opportunity to recognise the leadership, expertise and impact shaping the future of Australia’s financial services and banking industry.

Whether you’re an emerging leader, experienced executive or CEO, the awards celebrate the women raising the standard across the profession while inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Recognition isn't simply about celebrating what you've already achieved – it's about what that recognition can unlock next.

Being recognised as a finalist or winner in the Women in Finance Awards strengthens your professional profile, builds credibility with peers and industry leaders, and positions you among Australia's leading women in financial services and banking.

Recognition can help you:

Build your professional profile and industry reputation.

Strengthen credibility with colleagues, clients and executive leaders.

Celebrate the achievements of your team and organisation.

Open new leadership, networking and speaking opportunities.

Attract and retain exceptional talent.

Inspire the next generation of women entering financial services and banking.

2026 awards calendar

21 August
Submissions close

Submissions close. Please contact Alessandra Magee on 0480 841 025 or via email if you have any questions or need help lodging your submission.

22 September
Finalists announced

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13 November
Awards ceremony

Don’t miss out on the industry’s networking event of the year at Hyatt Regency, Sydney.