Join industry figures, innovators, and dealmakers as the IrishCentral Finance Awards celebrate the people setting the pace in 2026. This is your chance to mix with leaders, make new connections, and be part of a night that elevates Irish finance on a global stage.
The IrishCentral Finance Awards promise an unforgettable program with an awards ceremony, presentation moments and networking designed to help you meet the right people in the right room. Whether you are a senior executive, an emerging leader, or part of a company that wants to make a statement, the event will put you where business happens and deals are discussed.
Two ticket levels make it simple to choose how you attend and how visible you want your organization to be. The Professional ticket gives full access to the awards ceremony and both networking receptions and is priced at $500. The Corporate Leader package includes everything in the professional ticket and adds your name on the event screens as a Founding Patron of the Finance Awards. The package is priced at one $1,000. Both packages are tailored for busy finance professionals who value structured networking and meaningful introductions.
Beyond the obvious prestige of being in the room, attending the awards delivers practical benefits. You will hear short remarks from judges and industry authorities, meet potential clients and partners in an intimate setting, and generate leads that can be followed up after the event.
Find out more and reserve your tickets for IrishCentral’s Finance Awards here
The awards to be presented on the night are:
- Dealmaker of the Year – Honoring the architect of the year’s most significant transaction.
- Contribution to Irish Finance Academia Award – Recognizing outstanding contributions to financial education and research.
- Trader of the Year – Recognizing exceptional performance and analysis in trading.
- Rising Star in Finance – For early-career professionals under 40 making waves.
- Contribution to Irish Venture Capital – Honoring significant contributions to the Irish startup and venture ecosystem.
- Excellence in Client Services – Honoring those who go above and beyond for their clients.
- Banking Leader of the Year – Celebrating outstanding leadership in the banking sector.
- CFO of the Year – Honoring excellence in corporate financial stewardship.
The judging panel is comprised of:
- Maria Hehir, Principal at Blackstone
- Brian C. Smith, Co-Founder & COO at Bayberry Capital Partners
- Robert Cleere, Director at PwC Deals Advisory
- Sean Gaffey, SVP at Merrill Lynch Wealth Group
- Seán O’Dowd, Managing Director at Silvercrest Asset Management
- Sinead Colton Grant, Chief Investment Officer at BNY Wealth
This night is about more than trophies and applause. It is about celebrating the people who move capital, create jobs and build the future of finance while giving you the chance to be seen, heard and remembered. Reserve your ticket now and make sure your company and your contacts are part of the conversation when winners are announced.