The Women in Finance Awards 2017 finalists represent some of the leading female executives, entrepreneurs and professionals in the banking, financial advice, funds management, accounting, superannuation, mortgages and insurance industries.
The list of finalists can be accessed here.
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at The Event Centre, The Star, Sydney on 21 September 2017, the first of its kind representing the full spectrum of the finance sector.
“This awards event is an Australian-first program that truly pulls together all areas of financial services under one umbrella to celebrate success and excellence,” said Jim Hall, head of events and professional development at Momentum Media.
“We are set for a superb awards presentation. The judges have a tough job on their hands this year and there will no doubt be much excitement to hear their verdicts.
“The winners will not only represent inspirational high achievers from the financial sector, but also recognise the rising stars of tomorrow.”
YES!!!
Women are an under-represented group – as soon as they aren’t then it would make sense for them to compete against men???? In the meantime -great initiative from ifa recognising women in an industry dominated by men. As for high-heels, black skirt and red lipstick only section – would be a refreshing change from the stuck-in-the-past, whining, mysogynists-only section that I’m sure you sit in Anon!
Why cant they compete against the men for the best professionals ? . As a male I feel discriminated .Whats next , the high heels , black skirt and red lipstick only section ?
The fact that you even made reference to “high heels, black skirts and red lipstick” – reducing women once again to their physical attributes rather than their professional achievements, is exactly the reason why we still feel the need to have awards for women. How can we FAIRLY compete against men for the “best professionals” when unfortunately, there are still males like yourself who think that heels and lipstick is the main thing we bring to the table? When that way of thinking is drained out of this industry and we have an even playing field, then perhaps we can have a coed awards. Till then, Congratulations ladies!
‘Rolling my eyes’ too. Because women are massively under-represented in the Advice Profession and we need Awards such as these to promote the need to change that. Good for the IFA, the AFA and all those who run these awards. And I look forward to the day when they are no longer required. Good luck everyone!