IrishCentral's Finance Award: Nominate a hero of the finance world today!
We are proud to launch the inaugural IrishCentral Finance Awards to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of leaders within the Irish-American financial community. This exciting new tradition honors excellence across banking, investment, fintech, and economic leadership.
The awards ceremony will take place on March 4, 2026. We will gather at the prestigious American Irish Historical Society for this special occasion. It promises to be an unforgettable evening of recognition and connection.
The event focuses on recognizing excellence and integrity within our community. We invite you to join us as we celebrate service and leadership. Public nominations are officially open for seven distinct categories. We are looking for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication in their fields. You can help us identify these standout professionals.
This year, the public is invited to submit nominations in seven exciting categories:
- 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.
Enter your nomination today!
A distinguished panel of industry leaders and academics will adjudicate our inaugural awards. We will announce the full list of judges in late 2025.
The evening schedule begins when doors open at 6.30 p.m. A networking reception will follow immediately from 6.45 p.m. until the awards presentation begins at 7.45 p.m. Guests can then enjoy post-awards networking until the event concludes at 9.45 p.m.
We invite brands to support this celebration of Irish-American talent. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Brand Partnership Manager Dara Healy. You can reach Dara at 646-630-1904 or via email at dhealy@irishstudio.com.