Money20/20 Announces Global Jury Lineup for The Money Awards 2026

Money20/20 has announced the complete jury lineup for The Money Awards 2026, ahead of its global awards ceremony taking place at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas on 18 October 2026.

The program, now in its second year, received hundreds of entries from more than 41 countries and recognised 27 winners in the last year’s edition. The 2026 edition spans five categories: Banking, Payments, Partnerships & Strategic Alliance, Startup (Early Stage & Growth Stage), and the Diamond Award.

The Startup Early & Growth Stage category recognises founders who are currently at key milestones in their journey, pushing the industry forward. Meanwhile, The Diamond Award, which is the program’s highest honour, spotlights the most transformative achievements in the global fintech arena.

The Banking, Payments, and Strategic Alliance Categories highlight excellence across each respective pillar. Grania Chesterton, VP of Awards at Money20/20, said:

“The Money Awards were created with a single purpose: to set a global benchmark for excellence in fintech. Our Jury Presidents and Global Jury are embedded in the industry with deep operational expertise, and they play a critical role in defining what great really looks like. That’s why this recognition carries real weight.”

Each category is led by a Jury President and supported by a panel of senior industry figures drawn from financial institutions, technology innovators, investors, startups, and emerging disruptors.

Jury Presidents include Osama Bedier, Investment Partner, NYCA Partners for Startup (Early Stage & Growth Stage); Shruti Patel, EVP, Business Banking and Chief Product Officer of U.S. Bank for Banking; Dave Excell, Founder, Featurespace, a Visa Solution, for Payments; Garry Sien, Chief Innovation & Solutions Officer, International, Ant Digital Technologies for Partnerships & Strategic Alliance; and Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO, Women’s World Banking, for the Diamond Award Category.

All entries will be assessed via a multi-stage process, which combines independent scoring with group deliberation. Winners will receive a trophy as well as year-round visibility across Money20/20’s platforms, including speaking opportunities, media coverage, investor exposure, and networking access.

Entries are currently open and remain live right up to 28 July 2026. Further information, including judging criteria, entry instructions, and category details can be found at www.money2020.com/awards.

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