The Women in Finance Awards program has set the benchmark for excellence for almost a decade, recognising the outstanding contributions made by leading women in finance.
For the past nine years, the national awards program has celebrated the top-performing women influencing Australia’s financial industry, acknowledging entrepreneurs through to C-suite executives.
This year, the awards program is bigger and better than ever, uniting industry leaders in celebration of the high achieving women and women-owned businesses advancing the financial industry.
The awards will culminate in a cocktail ceremony on Friday, 14 November 2025 at Hyatt Regency, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
There are a total of 29 submission-based categories on offer, including 24 individual and five group categories. The highest scoring individual winner will walk away with the coveted Excellence Award.
Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague and/or business by Thursday, 21 August 2025 for your chance to secure an award.
Women working across mortgage and commercial finance broking, financial advice, accounting, and bookkeeping are encouraged to submit an entry.
Individual categories include Director of the Year, Regional Professional of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year.
Auditors, SMSF advisers, and fintech leaders are also urged to throw their hat in the ring.
Group categories to enter include Women’s Community Program of the Year, Employer of the Year, Training and Development Program of the Year, and more.
Since its inception nine years ago, many innovative professionals and businesses have capitalised on the Women in Finance Awards to distinguish themselves ahead of the competition.
For organisations, winning one of the coveted awards may support in attracting and retaining top talent, while the recognition could help cement an individual’s position as a leader in finance and underpin career advancement.
The finalists will be announced on Thursday, 18 September, so keep an eye out for your name on the list!
The Women in Finance Awards program, in conjunction with event stakeholders and a panel of leading professional women, has developed a robust awards methodology to form the backbone for assessing, analysing and benchmarking Australia’s leading finance professionals. Click here to view the methodology.
The judging criteria for award categories are quantitative and qualitative, acknowledging growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence and contribution to Australia’s finance sector.
All businesses and professionals that meet eligibility criteria from across Australia’s finance industry are encouraged to participate in the awards program.
Click here for tips on how to write an effective submission.
