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Since 2011, the Global Banking & Finance Awards® have been recognized as one of the most reputable and respected international award programs, celebrating innovation, leadership and achievement across banking, finance, fintech, technology, business, real-estate, telecom and broader financial services industries.
Organizations and professionals across these sectors regard the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards® as one of the most credible, independent and authoritative benchmarks of excellence, leadership and performance in the global industry.
Why Global Banking & Finance Awards® are considered as one of the most recognized awards
The Global Banking & Finance Awards® are regarded as one of the most recognized and trusted international Financial awards across banking, business, and technology sectors.
Since their inception in 2011, the Global Banking & Finance Awards®, owned and operated by Global Banking & Finance Review, have earned worldwide credibility for their transparent, research-based, and merit-driven selection process. As part of one of the most respected independent financial media brands, the Awards embody the publication’s long-standing values of editorial integrity, analytical excellence, and industry leadership — making them a trusted global benchmark for recognizing innovation, performance, and excellence across banking, finance, fintech, business, and technology sectors.
The Awards’ credibility is further reinforced by their official registered trademarks, demonstrating verified intellectual property protection and authenticity across major jurisdictions:
This official registration not only protects the brand legally in the United Kingdom and internationally but also underpins the Awards’ authenticity, independence, and long-standing industry recognition.
Year after year, nominations are received from leading banks, fintechs, insurers, real-estate developers, telecoms, technology firms, and business organizations across 150+ countries. The Awards’ free-to-enter, merit-based process, global visibility, and verifiable public listings of winners have established them as a benchmark of excellence and credibility within global financial and business communities.
Any organization or individual can submit a nomination — including our readership, industry peers, clients or observers. You may nominate an organization (including your own) or an individual for outstanding contribution.
Please ensure you leave your official email address so our team can contact you if we need further information.
You can complete our online nomination form or send your unique selling proposition (USP) directly to awards@gbafmag.com.
Awards are presented on an ongoing basis throughout the year, organized by country/region and by category. At the start of the year all nominations open, and the timetable is constantly updated with closing dates for each sub-category and country/region.
That means you may see winners announced at different times as nominations for different regions or categories close and are judged. Please see the timetable, if a category has not been mentioned, it means it is open for submission. If a category and date is mentioned, it means that this is the closing date for submission.
No. The core awards process — nomination, evaluation, selection and announcement under the winners section of the website— is completely free and open to all eligible organizations, individuals, regardless of the size of the organization.
Winners may optionally choose media-coverage packages (for enhanced visibility) at a cost — but this has no impact on judging or selection.
The Awards cover a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including but not limited to:
Sample distinctions: Best Retail Bank, Best Digital Bank App, Best Corporate Governance initiative, Best ESG Program, Best Real Estate Developer, Best Banking CEO, Best Technology Innovation in Financial Services, Best Telecommunications Company, Best ECN Broker just to name a few
Please visit our nomination form to see all the different categories available.
For a full list of awards already presented during the current year and their recipients, visit our Award Winners 2025 section on the website.
This page is updated as categories and regions are concluded and winners announced.
Begin by completing our online nomination form, selecting the appropriate category and region. Provide supporting information (KPIs, innovation evidence, customer-experience data, ESG details, etc.). Alternatively, email your nomination details to awards@gbafmag.com.
Remember: the awards process is free, so don’t miss the opportunity to position your organization or leader for global recognition.
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