Women in Finance Awards 10th Anniversary

Women in Finance Awards 2026

Recognising the best and brightest women leading the charge in the Australian finance industry.

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Submissions close Friday, 21 August 2026
Hyatt Regency, Sydney
Friday, 13 November 2026
Welcome reception: 6:00pm AEDT
Gala commences: 7:00pm
Black tie

Recognising the women leading Australia’s finance industry.

Every day, exceptional women are shaping the future of Australia’s financial services and banking industry.

They’re leading transformation, driving innovation, strengthening customer outcomes, navigating complex regulation and building high-performing organisations across wealth management, fintech, lending, banking and the broader financial services sector.

The Women in Finance Awards recognise these outstanding leaders.

Whether you’re leading teams, delivering commercial success, transforming customer experiences or driving meaningful change, this is your opportunity to be recognised among Australia’s most accomplished women in financial services and banking.

Submissions and nominations are now open.

About the Awards

Celebrating the women shaping Australia’s finance industry.

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.

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Awards by the numbers

The scale of recognition

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Award categories covering every discipline and level of leadership

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Senior finance leaders, C-suite executives, and industry professionals at the black-tie gala

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Recognition reaching ASX boardrooms and private companies across Australia

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Annual awards program – now firmly established as the profession’s definitive accolade

Why Enter?

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.

Award categories

Find your category

Category previews (6 of 27)

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Accountant of the Year

Recognises the accountant who has most effectively shaped their business performance and delivered value to their organisation.

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Chief Executive Officer of the Year

Recognises the CEO who has most effectively shaped their business performance and delivered value to their organisation.

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Financial Adviser of the Year

Recognises the financial advice specialist for best practice advice and building a successful, client-driven advice business.

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Fintech Leader of the Year

Recognises a woman in the fintech community who has demonstrated commitment to innovation and thought leadership.

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Mortgage Broker of the Year

Recognises the mortgage broker who best represents the industry across loan volumes, customer service, and business growth.

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Young Leader of the Year

Recognises an emerging leader making an outstanding contribution to the Australian finance industry.

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Key dates

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.

The experience

A night that changes careers

The venue

A setting matching the calibre of the industry it celebrates: The Hyatt Regency, with a premium awards ceremony experience.

The network

300+ finance leaders, executives, and professionals in one room. The premier event convening women in finance at this level.

The ceremony

A professionally produced awards presentation celebrating the achievements and excellence of the profession’s most successful women.

Event highlights

Highlights from last year’s event.

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