Finance professionals are often the unsung heroes in a company. Despite their pivotal role in shaping a company's financial health and success, it's often the CEO that grabs the glory and recognition. In fact one survey went as far to show that two thirds (67%) of US finance leaders feel sorely underappreciated at being relegated to the shadows.
However, this does not need to be the case any more.
In fact those who take the time to nominate themselves for a prestigious finance award can instantly change their fortunes.
Nominating yourself - or colleagues- for any of these 4 highly-demanded finance awards is a fast ticket to recognition and a career boost.
Winning finance awards can be a great way to stand out, and receiving a certificate, prizes, or just getting recognition for your hard work is a great addition to your career.
So here are 4 awards that can instantly boost your career and get you (or your team) the recognition they deserve!
1) Office of the CFO Awards (OCFOs)
Recognizing the “best of the best'' in the CFO's Office, this nomination form takes only a couple of minutes.
But you have to be quick: nominations close September 13, 2024.
There are four categories for you to enter, or enter your colleagues or friends for:
CFO of the Year
FP&A Pro of the Year
Controller of the Year
Visionary in AI Finance.
You simply need to show an example of how your work - or that of a colleague that “drove and led to tangible results (e.g. extra revenue or cost saving or business partnership) impacting your business.”
The panelist of judges (brought together by AI FP&A solution, Datarails) includes Glenn Hopper, CFO and AI expert, Wassia Kamon, VP of Finance, and Christian Wattig, managing director of FP&A Prep.
Here is a list of the full list of winners from 2023.
What will you receive if you nominate yourself?
Prestigious recognition - winners are celebrated and acknowledged with coverage in a global press release, social media mentions and top podcast FP&A Today.
Personalized certificate - Each winner receives a designed certificate to put on their desk or wall,
Designer swag - Winners are rewarded with limited edition merch (T-shirt, caps)
2) Finance and Accounting Appreciation Week
Next up on your to-do list for your career is heading over to the Finance and Accounting Appreciation Week taking place September 23-27, 2024. The IOFM knows that finance and accounting are incredibly important to a business’s success, and set up this special finance week to give endless high-fives to those making a difference.
The organization promises special offers, giveaways and fun opportunities to recognize yourself and your team. Follow IOFM on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin for notifications throughout the week.
What you will receive if you nominate yourself?
Prestigious recognition - The winners are celebrated and acknowledged for their exceptional achievements in their field
Shout outs on the IOCM social media channels
3) Future CFO Awards
The Future CFO Excellence Awards gives finance professionals recognition by finding the ones who go beyond what is expected of them and reveal an aptitude for strategic and intuitive thinking.
The award isn't only for CFO's and there are categories for accountants, controllers, FP&A, audit and compliance, tax, treasury, etc.
The awards are divided into four distinct groups: Leadership, Management, Operational Excellence and the Readers’ Choice Awards.
Submit your nomination to show how you and your team are leading your company’s drive to transform the finance function.
Note: Nominations will open in early 2025.
What will you receive if you nominate yourself?
Prestigious recognition - The winners are celebrated and acknowledged for their exceptional achievements in their field at the FutureCFO event.
Recognition at your company and among finance professionals.
4) Controller of the Year
The annual Controller of the Year Awards program, from the Controller’s Council, recognizes results produced by Controllers and related roles/titles (CFOs, Chief Accounting Officers, Comptrollers, VP Accounting).
Each year, winners are determined via a “screening algorithm”, and a panel of blue-chip judges select a “Winner” and “Runner-Up” for each of 7 categories. Nominations for the 2024 Controller of the Year Awards will open October 15, 2024.
Registration is free for both Controllers Council members and non-members. Registrants may self-nominate, or nominate a colleague or peer via a brief online application form.
Nominate yourself or a colleague here
What will you receive?
Prestigious recognition - The winners are celebrated and acknowledged for their exceptional achievements in their field
In addition, all winners that participate in the Awards Event will receive a Free Controllers Council membership.
So no more sitting on the sidelines while CEOs take all the credit!
Build your businesses credibility with an award sitting pretty on your desk/wall and a powerful leap in your career, placing you alongside some of the world’s foremost businesses and industry leaders as an official-award finning finance leader.