Your Innovation. Your Impact. Your Moment.

Innovation isn’t just about new technology. It’s about helping people live better financial lives.

That’s exactly what community and regional financial institutions do best – and it’s why the Cobalt Awards exist: to recognize the incredible ways you’re improving access, equity, and opportunity in the communities you serve.

What Are the Cobalt Awards?

The Cobalt Awards celebrate financial institutions and fintechs making real change happen. They shine a spotlight on the stories that deserve to be seen – and the work that deserves to be shared.

Award categories include:

• The Barrier Breakers– Tearing down barriers to financial health
• The Changemakers– Using technology, services, and innovation to drive transformation
• The Integrators– Bridging the gap between service and technology

Why It Matters

Every day, you’re helping people achieve goals, overcome setbacks, and take control of their finances. But that kind of impact doesn’t always get noticed.

The Cobalt Awards help change that – by elevating your work, telling your story, and inspiring others to follow your lead.

Winners also receive:

• A $10,000 charitable donation
• Industry-wide recognition
• A trophy (because you earned it)
• Free booth space in the Tech Hall (for fintechs)
• Complimentary Jack Henry™ Connect registration and travel for up to four people (for financial institutions)
• Press and case study features that amplify your story

Real Stories. Real Impact.

Last year’s winners didn’t just win awards – they expanded access to essential services, improved financial literacy, and made banking feel more human for the people they serve.

That kind of progress deserves to be seen. Explore their stories here.

Who Should Enter?

If your financial institution or fintech is a Jack Henry client – or uses Jack Henry’s open ecosystem, Developer Toolkit, APIs, or integration resources – we’d love to hear your story.

Whether you’re leading with tech, rethinking what access looks like, or building something truly inclusive – your work matters. And it could inspire someone else to take that next step.

Share Your Story

The submission period for the 2025 Cobalt Awards closes soon …

If your organization has made strides in financial innovation, now’s the time to submit your entry. The extended deadline is May 12. Winners will be recognized live on the main stage at Jack Henry Connect this September.

Submit your entry today – and let the industry see what progress really looks like.