IrishCentral is rolling out the first IrishCentral Financial Awards and inviting brands to secure high visibility with tailored sponsorship packages for the March awards night. The ceremony will bring nominees, judges, and senior finance executives together for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.
The inaugural IrishCentral Financial Awards will take place on March 5, 2026, at the American Irish Historical Society in Manhattan and promise a focused audience of Irish American leaders across banking, investing, fintech, insurance, and asset management. This night is designed to spotlight excellence while offering sponsors direct access to decision makers and influencers in the Irish diaspora finance community.
IrishCentral Financial Awards 2026 Sponsorship tiers are built to deliver measurable brand impact and hospitality benefits.
The Headline Partner package includes 20 VIP tickets a five minute welcome address the opportunity to present the Lifetime Achievement award premier branding across all event materials and a post event video profile for an investment of $20,000.
The award Partner Level secures 15 VIP tickets ownership of an award category on stage presentation rights a full page ad in the event programme and logo placement on category collateral for $15,000.
Premium Partners receive 10 VIP tickets a company profile on IrishCentral a full page ad in the programme and logo placement on event screens for $7,500.
Bronze Sponsors enjoy five VIP tickets, shared signage, a quarter-page programme ad, and two social posts for $2,500.
These packages are laid out to match different marketing goals, from headline visibility to focused category ownership.
The judging panel for the awards brings a mix of Wall Street experience, corporate leadership, and community engagement. Judges include Maria Hehir, Robert Cleere, Sean O’Dowd, Sean Gaffey, and Brian C. Smith, who together will review nominations and select honorees who exemplify integrity, innovation, and service. That independent credibility amplifies the value for sponsors who want to associate with rigor and prestige.
The awards themselves will include those categorized under Dealmaker of the Year, Trader of the Year, Rising Star in Finance, Banking Leader of the Year, CFO of the Year, Insurance Leader of the Year and Excellence in Client Services. Brands that support the awards will be positioned at the center of conversations about leadership and achievement within the Irish American financial community.
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