Recognizing Excellence in Finance

Across Africa and Beyond

The MoneyAura Awards are a global celebration of distinction, innovation, and leadership in banking, fintech, and payments. Built to spotlight the boldest disruptors and the most impactful changemakers, these awards honor outstanding individuals, transformative products, and breakthrough technologies across the financial services ecosystem.

With financial systems evolving rapidly and inclusion becoming a priority, the MoneyAura Awards aim to:

  • Honor leadership in digital banking and financial innovation
  • Showcase product excellence that drives financial access and customer value
  • Recognize tech solutions that enable secure, scalable, and inclusive financial systems
  • Celebrate cross-sector collaboration, resilience, and regional impact

Award recipients gain more than a trophy — they earn recognition from the industry's most respected voices and visibility across global platforms.


Be Seen. Be Celebrated. Be a Benchmark.

Upcoming Ceremony

MoneyAura Awards Africa
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya

The Awards Ceremony will take place on the evening of November 27, 2025. It will be a celebration of talent, progress, innovation, and impact attended by C-level leaders, fintech founders, policymakers, and tech pioneers.

Expect an elegant setting, powerful storytelling, and meaningful recognition. This isn't just an awards night, it's a moment to shine in front of the entire continent.

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Get Involved

Nominations for the MoneyAura Awards are now open. Whether you're a startup, a financial institution, a fintech, a technology enterprise, or an individual making waves in the industry, this is your platform.


Submit your nomination, showcase your work, and stand a chance to be recognized among the most impactful names in finance.

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Nominate outstanding individuals, companies, or technologies that deserve recognition for their contributions to the financial industry.

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Join the Ceremony

Be part of the celebration. Network with industry leaders and witness the recognition of excellence in financial innovation.

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Award Categories

The MoneyAura Awards honor outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact across banking, fintech, and financial inclusion. Each category celebrates individuals, products, and institutions that are shaping the future of finance across emerging markets.


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Individual Leadership Cetegories

  • CEO of the Year
  • COO of the Year
  • CTO of the Year
  • CIO of the Year
  • Chief Innovation Officer of the Year
  • Chief Digital Officer of the Year
  • Chief Risk Officer of the Year
  • Chief Compliance Officer of the Year
  • Retail Banker of the Year
  • SME Banker of the Year
  • Corporate Banker of the Year
  • Women Leader of the Year – Fintech & Banking
  • Customer Experience Champion of the Year
  • Sustainability & ESG Champion of the Year
  • Cybersecurity Leader of the Year
  • Financial Inclusion Advocate of the Year
  • Open Banking Visionary Leader
  • Payments Industry Leader of the Year
  • Data & Analytics Leader of the Year
  • Chief Marketing or Growth Officer of the Year
  • Microfinance Influencer of the Year
  • Fintech Entrepreneur of the Year

Technology Solution Categories

  • Excellence in Core Banking Solution
  • Excellence in Mobile Banking Platform
  • Excellence in Digital Identity & KYC Technology
  • Excellence in Fraud Detection & Risk Tech
  • Excellence in AI/ML-Driven Financial Tools
  • Excellence in Cybersecurity Innovation
  • Excellence in Cloud Technology for BFSI
  • Excellence in Open Banking APIs & Integration
  • Excellence in Blockchain-Based Financial Solutions
  • Excellence in BNPL Platform
  • Excellence in RegTech & Compliance Automation
  • Excellence in CRM or Customer Engagement Tools
  • Excellence in Payment Gateway or Infrastructure
  • Excellence in Digital Lending Technology
  • Excellence in Banking-as-a-Service
  • Excellence in Conversational Banking & Chatbots
  • Excellence in Predictive Analytics for Banking
  • Excellence in Biometric Security Solutions
  • Excellence in Omnichannel Banking Experience Tech
  • Excellence in API-First Fintech Platforms

Product & Institutional Excellence Categories

  • Excellence in Digital Lending Product
  • Excellence in Mobile Wallet Offering
  • Excellence in SME Banking Product
  • Excellence in Youth & Student Banking Product
  • Excellence in Islamic Banking Product
  • Excellence in Consumer Credit Product
  • Excellence in Financial Literacy Program
  • Excellence in Cross-Border Payment Experience
  • Excellence in Savings or Micro-Savings Product
  • Excellence in Digital Onboarding Journey
  • Excellence in Loyalty or Rewards Innovation
  • Excellence in Agent Banking Model
  • Excellence in Micro-Insurance or Bancassurance Offering
  • Excellence in Remittance Product or Platform
  • Excellence in Embedded Finance Product
  • Excellence in Inclusive Product Design
  • Excellence in Retail Banking
  • Excellence in SME Banking
  • Excellence in Wealth Management Solutions
  • Excellence in Workplace Transformation
  • Excellence in Women-Centric Banking Solutions
  • Excellence in ESG-Aligned Banking Practices
  • Excellence in Digital-Only Banking Model
  • Excellence in Customer-Centric Banking
  • Excellence in Branchless or NeoBank Strategy
  • Excellence in Public Sector Financial Services
  • Excellence in Rural or Community Banking
  • Excellence in Financial Inclusion Strategy