AWARDS & RECOGNITION

We honour and celebrate women who are making waves in the global payments ecosystem. Our awards program recognizes the achievements of women who have distinguished themselves as leaders, innovators, rising stars, and consummate professionals.

Our ASEAN Awards Committee, comprised of seasoned talent from across the payments industry, will review all nominations and select the recipients. These distinguished women will be honored at our 2026 Asia Symposium, Singapore.

Please note:

• EACH NOMINEE CAN ONLY BE NOMINATED FOR ONE AWARD CATEGORY, DUPLICATE NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

• A MAXIMUM OF ONE NOMINEE PER CATEGORY PER ORGANIZATION.

• SELF NOMINATIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

• EACH NOMINEE SUBMITTED MUST RESIDE IN THE ASEAN region.

• Individuals who have previously won in a given category are not eligible for nomination in that same category at future symposia.

CRITERIA

• Has promoted payments innovation through creativity, vision, and perseverance in her organization or the payments industry. Has gone beyond what is expected by their organization and current professional role. Has been instrumental in promoting innovations or creative process re-engineering which are original, have significant impact, can be easily and effectively adopted, have results that are measurable, can be applied elsewhere and support and inspire others in the organization or industry to innovate. 
• Creative use of new knowledge and/or technology to develop ideas aimed at addressing ongoing challenges, enhancing customer experience, and creating innovative systems, technology, products, programs, and/or policies to solve such challenges.
• Has created a solution that reduces time, resources, risks, and/or costs associated with delivering a service, system, or product. Has successfully implemented the solution, resulting in a positive impact to the product or customer experience beyond the nominee’s own team or department.
• Is widely recognized for her expertise and actively works to empower others. Leads by example and motivates members of her team, organization or industry. Acts as a mentor, advisor, and teacher, to make a positive impact on members of her organization or the payments industry.
• Has high integrity and sets high professional standards for ethics and quality of work. Has contributed to a positive and supportive learning environment by encouraging diversity of people and opinions.

CRITERIA

• Is always willing to go that extra mile to achieve excellence for herself, her organization, and/or the industry. She supports and inspires others through promoting innovation and advancement. She is results oriented, always seeking innovative ideas with the ability to translate them into action for her organization and customers. 
• Consistently delivers, collaborates, and leads in a variety of settings and circumstances. Performs with distinction and delivers strong results by building trust and confidence among her colleagues, peers, and/or clients.
• Exhibits behaviors that reflect her organization’s culture and values in an exemplary manner. Shows a strong capacity to grow and succeed throughout her career. 
• Is widely recognized for her expertise and actively works to empower others. Leads by example and motivates members of her team, organization, or industry. Has influenced and encouraged a positive and supportive learning environment with integrity and diversity. 
• Has high integrity and sets high professional standards for ethics and quality of work. Has contributed to a positive and supportive learning environment by encouraging diversity of people and opinions.

CRITERIA

• Is a strong leader and advocate for sustainability, social justice and mental health in her community within, or outside the payments industry. Is a strong resource for her knowledge and specific expertise within her organization or in the industry as a whole. Is committed to practicing and promoting sustainability principles within her realm of influence and beyond.
• Creates positive community impact by consistently seizing opportunities to steer co-workers and/or the wider industry to a place of positivity, empathy and mutual support. Leads with spirit to drive toward a positive outcome for all. Is able to pivot as circumstances change to maintain a positive direction. 
• Has shown steadfastness in navigating projects, leading teams and/or accomplishing goals, despite difficulty or changing circumstances Actively works to build resilience of the team, organization or industry to support each other in times of uncertainty and great change
• Has a clear and strong idea of what she sees for a sustainable future for her organization, her team and/or the payments industry. Believes in supporting the mental health of her colleagues and stakeholders and actively shares knowledge to promote sustainability and social justice. 
• Has taken leadership action with initiatives that supported her community, both professional and personal, in a sustainable way. Strong commitment to sustainable practices and positive mental health of her team, her organization, and those around her. Shares insights to sustainable practices for her organization, furthering the industry as a whole. 

CRITERIA

• Actively contributes to the advancement and professional development of women either inside or outside his own organization and publicly celebrates the work and accomplishments of women. Leads by example promoting and broadcasting the need for continuous support and advocacy for female talent and leadership. Is a strong role model for female empowerment, encouraging the hiring and promotion of strong female talent to build diverse and balanced teams.
• Helps support the development of women and encourages women to increase their levels of participation and engagement. Is an advocate for gender equality, including equal pay and equal opportunities for career growth. Provides a positive forum for women to network and find mentors within the industry.
• Promotes education, career development, and mentorship opportunities, both formal and informal, for women in his organization. Actively advocates for, sponsors, and supports the advancement of women in the organization and across the industry.
• Is widely recognized for his expertise and actively works to empower others. Leads by example and motivates members of his team, organization, or industry. Acts as a mentor, advisor, and teacher, to make a positive impact on members of the organization or the payments industry.
• Has high integrity and sets high professional standards for ethics and quality of work. Has contributed to a positive and supportive learning environment by encouraging diversity of people and opinions.

CRITERIA

• Demonstrates a sustained record of achievement across her career. Has significantly influenced the evolution, direction, or maturity of the payments industry through leadership, innovation, expertise, or stewardship. Her contributions reflect long-term impact rather than isolated accomplishments.
• Has consistently contributed to the broader success and reputation of the payments industry over time. Is widely regarded as a trusted advisor, respected expert, and ambassador for the industry. Her work has strengthened the ecosystem and helped advance industry standards, practices, or understanding.
• Is known for authenticity, integrity, and principled leadership throughout her career. Has built enduring relationships across organizations and sectors, and is recognized as a role model whose values and conduct have positively influenced others and set a standard for excellence.
• Has made a meaningful and lasting impact on people and organizations through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and leadership development. Her influence is evident in the growth of others, the cultures she has shaped, and the pathways she has created for future generations within the payments industry.