The inaugural IrishCentral Finance Awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the most distinguished leaders in the Irish-American financial community. We are proud to launch this new tradition honoring excellence in banking, investment, fintech, and economic leadership.
This year’s awards will take place on Thursday, March 5th, 2026, at the prestigious American Irish Historical Society.
Dress code: Business casual
Honorees, nominees, and special guests will gather for an evening of networking with an open bar and hors d'oeuvres to recognize excellence, integrity, and service within our community.
Schedule of Events:
- 6:30 PM: Doors Open
- 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM: Networking Reception
- 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM: Awards Presentation
- 8:45 PM - 9:45 PM: Post-Awards Networking
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Celebrating Financial Excellence
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizing a career of profound impact on the financial sector.
Dealmaker of the Year
Honoring the architect of the year's most significant transaction.
Insurance Leader of the Year
Celebrating excellence and innovation in the insurance sector.
Trader of the Year
Recognizing exceptional performance and analysis in trading.
Rising Star in Finance
For early-career professionals under 40 making waves.
Excellence in Client Services
Honoring those who go above and beyond for their clients.
Banking Leader of the Year
Celebrating outstanding leadership in the banking sector.
CFO of the Year
Honoring excellence in corporate financial stewardship.
2026 Lifetime Achievement Honoree
To Be Announced
The IrishCentral Finance Awards will recognize a legendary figure in the financial world. We look forward to revealing our 2026 Lifetime Achievement Honoree soon.
Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to honor a career defined by vision, integrity, and economic impact.
Judging Panel
Our inaugural awards will be adjudicated by a distinguished panel of industry leaders, academics, and financial experts. The full list of judges will be announced in late 2025.
Our Partners
We are currently accepting partnerships for the 2026 inaugural ceremony.
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Headline Partner
- 20 VIP event tickets
- 5-min welcome address
- Present Lifetime Achievement Award
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- Post-event video profile
Award Partner
- 15 VIP event tickets
- Ownership of an award category
- Present award on stage
- Full-page ad in programme
- Logo on category collateral
Premium Partner
- 10 VIP event tickets
- Company profile on IrishCentral
- Full-page ad in programme
- Logo on screens as 'Premium'
Bronze Sponsor
- 5 VIP event tickets
- Logo on shared event signage
- Quarter-page ad in programme
- 2 social media posts
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