You don’t have to directly work in financial services to know how much the industry has changed. From how we bank and make payments, to the technology behind how financial data is managed, advancements in security, automation and other financial services continue to redefine how the industry operates.
With these developments there are also more opportunities for companies to earn recognition for the work they are doing. Designed a new branch? Developed a new app? Implemented data security software? Or maybe you just have a rockstar leader who deserves recognition? There are awards for it all.
Awards can also play an important part in your long-term PR strategy. The right award can give your company third party recognition while highlighting your work, your people, and ideas that are helping move the industry forward. The key is finding the awards that actually align with your company accomplishments.
Here are five industry awards to keep on your companies radar:
The Future Branches Innovators Awards
The Future Branches Innovators Award recognizes banks and credit unions that have gone through game changing branch transformation. Whether your branch has implemented new designs, integrated new technology, or provides literary education, this award recognizes the financial institutions making a difference.
This award is announced at the Future Branches Conference where senior-level professionals in retail banking, branch operations, and transformation come together to learn about the latest in the industry. The Future Branches award is free to enter and opens five months prior to the event.
The World Finance Digital Banking Awards
The World Finance Digital Banking Awards honors the financial institutions that are improving how customers use and experience digital banking. Categories range from best mobile app and AI innovation to best ecosystem strategy and transformation.
This award selects a wide range of winners from across the world providing international recognition for leaders in the financial industry. This award closes in the fall.
FinTech Breakthrough Awards
The Fintech Breakthrough awards are for the business leading in innovations. This award has a plethora of categories honoring businesses in lending, wealth management, fraud prevention, digital banking, education and so much more.
Whether your business is a startup or has decades of experience under its belt, this award offers opportunities for business at all stages of growth. The Fintech Breakthrough Awards run annually and open in the late fall.
American Banker Awards
The American Banker Awards recognized both the leaders and ideas making an impact in the industry. The Most Innovative People in Finance category honors 50 executive leaders making a difference while the Innovation of the Year category recognizes 10 standout initiatives in digital baking.
Each year the winners are announced and celebrated by peers and other industry leaders at the American Bankers Digital Banking conference. This award closes at the end of the year.
Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards
The Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards recognizes the individuals and organizations making an impact across the credit union industry. Categories include achievements in leadership, community impact, marketing, technology, innovation and more.
Finalists of this award receive added industry exposure with their profiles, news, and other features prompted through Credit UnionTimes and its newsletters for the year. Winners are also anointed and recognized at the Luminariars Awards Ceremony. This award opens in May.
These awards only scratch the surface of opportunities available. Remember the goal isn’t to apply for everything you come across with considering its requirements or fit, but to find the right opportunities that match your company work and accomplishments.
Whether you’re launching a new product or improving company operations, awards help turn that work into industry wide validation. With the right strategy and the right team, awards can become another valuable piece for your overall PR efforts.