The Women in Finance Awards 2026 celebrate the remarkable achievements of women shaping the future of Ireland's financial industry. These awards spotlight visionary leaders, trailblazers, and change-makers redefining the finance landscape across banking, fintech, insurance, asset management, accounting, and beyond—recognising those advancing financial inclusion, ethical investing, AI-driven innovation, and ESG strategies that enhance operational excellence, trust, and sustainable growth.

Entry is completely free, removing barriers to participation and enabling practitioners across all organisation sizes to gain recognition. Winners are profiled in an exclusive digital awards package in collaboration with The Irish Times, providing national visibility and positioning winners as sector leaders driving transformation across the financial ecosystem.

The awards celebrate 22 categories spanning individual achievement, team excellence, leadership across functions and sectors, and organisational commitment to diversity and inclusion. Whether you are an emerging talent, established leader, team innovator, or organisation advancing diversity initiatives, there is a category recognising your contribution to Ireland's financial sector.

Why enter? Showcase your leadership, resilience, and innovation within finance. Champion gender diversity and elevate your organisation as a leader empowering women in finance. Boost brand reputation through national celebration and The Irish Times profiling. Inspire and influence emerging talent across financial services. Join a growing network of influential women in finance, creating opportunities for mentorship, partnerships, and collaboration.

Expert-led judging by respected leaders from government, finance, and academia assesses entries based on merit and impact. Winners receive elegant, bespoke trophies marking career milestones. A thought-provoking Panel Discussion featuring award-winning industry leaders and changemakers will share expertise at the January ceremony.

Entries close on 9 October 2026. Finalists are announced on 18 November, with the awards ceremony on 21 January 2027.

Submit your entry now before the 9 October, 2026 deadline at the Women in Finance Awards website. Read the full terms and conditions and select your category to begin your submission today.