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Nominate Your Finance Hero before it’s too late!
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Let’s Celebrate Excellence in Finance Together

The Venny Awards honor the Heroes of Finance who are shaping the future of finance and operations. By spotlighting their achievements, we celebrate the collective progress of our community, inspiring others to innovate, lead, and make an impact. Together, we’re building a network of excellence that drives success and transformation.

Award Categories

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Financial Modelling Mastery

Recognizes those who have used a technology platform to enhance operational agility and resilience. ​

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Financial Insights Innovator

Celebrates innovative use of analytics to drive impactful financial insights. ​

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Excellence in Complete Planning

Honors mastery in integrating financial and operational planning for strategic success. ​

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Excellence in Finance Leadership

Honors leaders driving transformation and improving business performance through strategic finance. ​

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Strategic Integration Partner

Recognizes partners who have integrated technology platforms with other systems to enhance capabilities. ​

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Microsoft Innovation Leadership

Celebrates individuals or teams who have leveraged Microsoft’s ecosystem to drive transformative innovation in finance and operations, showcasing exemplary collaboration and technological excellence.

Past winners

Last year’s winners didn’t just excel—they redefined what’s possible in finance and operations. These leaders are not just numbers people; they’re visionaries, innovators, and game-changers. Check out a few of the standout stars who claimed their Venny and took their organizations to new heights! ​

Christine Harms
VP, Controller,
Tucson Roadrunners,

Winner of the Financial Modeling Mastery Award , for overhauling finance operations to support new business growth.
Jeff Culp
Senior VP and CFO
Liberty Bank,

Who won the Financial Insights Innovator Award, for transforming strategic decision-making using analytics tools. ​
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Cormac Doyle
Director of Software Applications
Greystar,

Received the Excellence in Complete Planning Award for consolidating budgeting platforms to improve operational efficiency.
Pat Jones
Senior VP, Corporate Controller
PetIQ, LLC,

Won the Excellence in Finance Leadership Award for spearheading PetIQ’s financial operations through an IPO and multiple acquisitions. ​

William Liang
Managing Director
ProLytics,

Received the Strategic Integration Partner Award for ProLytic’s innovative integration of technology platforms. ​​


How it works

Think you know someone who deserves to be in the spotlight?

Here’s how to get them their well-deserved Venny! 

Nominate Now! 

Jan 8 - Mar 1

Fill out the form below and tell us why your nominee is a true finance or operations rockstar. Share their game-changing achievements and how they’re transforming their organization. 

Let the Experts Decide 

Mar 1 - May 1

Our panel of Vena executives and industry leaders will review the nominations, evaluating innovation, impact, and community contributions. 

Celebrate the Winners!

May 12-15

The best of the best will be announced and celebrated at the Venny Awards ceremony during Excelerate 2025. Could your nominee be the next big winner?

Nominate Today

Nominate Today