The CFO Excellence Awards follows a structured and transparent evaluation process designed to recognise finance leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic impact, innovation, governance excellence, and business value creation.

Nominations are evaluated through a multi-stage assessment process to ensure fairness, consistency, and credibility.

CFOs may self-nominate or be nominated by their organisation, colleagues, industry peers, or other stakeholders.

Nominations are invited under:

Sector Categories
Thematic Categories
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Applicants may nominate themselves for:

  • One Sector Category
  • Up to Two Thematic Categories
Please note:

Sector category nomination is mandatory.

Submission Process

A Transparent Journey to Excellence

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Submit Nomination
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Technical Assessment by Protiviti
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Awards Committee Review
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Jury Evaluation
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Winner Selection
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Awards Ceremony

Key Information

No nomination or participation fee.
Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both accepted.
Nominations are evaluated through a structured and independent process.
Winners are selected by an eminent jury panel based on demonstrated impact and achievements.
Who Can Apply?

Eligible Designations

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Head of Finance

Finance Director

Group CFO

Please Note:

  1. The nominee should report directly to the CEO, Managing Director, Board of Directors, or Group CFO. Nominated individuals should not report to any other Finance Head within the same company.
  2. Each Company under Group Company may nominate its CFO / Finance Head

Eligible Organisation Types


Listed Companies
Privately Held Companies
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Global Capability Centres (GCCs)
MSMEs
Partnerships and Other Eligible Business Entities

Experience Requirement


The nominee should have served in the current organisation for a minimum of two years as of 30 June 2026.


Additional Guidance


Performance and achievements submitted should pertain to the last two financial years.
Nominees should clearly articulate measurable business impact and outcomes.
Supporting evidence may be requested during the evaluation process.
Video submissions may be required for shortlisted candidates.
Automotive manufacturers
Ancillary manufacturers
BFSI
Asset Management
Banking
Capital Markets
Insurance
NBFCs & Microfinance
Fintech
Consumer Products
FMCG & White Goods – B2C
Agriculture Food Processing
Textiles & Garments
Other Consumer Products
Airlines
Education
Hospitality & Tourism
Logistics & Transport Services
Media, Communications & Telecom
Restaurants & Food Service
Retail
E-Commerce
Tech enabled B2C Services
Energy, Infrastructure & Utilities
Airports
Construction & Real Estate
Oil & Gas
Ports
Power & utilities
Renewable Energy
Airports
Healthcare Service providers
Hospitals
Wellness Services
Industrial Manufacturing
Engineering Goods & Machinery
Electronic Goods
Electronic System Design and Manufacturing
Industrial Products
Metals & Mining
IT, ITeS
Tech Services – B2B services
IT & ITeS
Chemicals & Fertilizers
Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
Plastic products


APPLICATION GUIDANCE

Tips for a Strong Nomination

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Focus on the top 3 transformational initiatives.

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Quantify business impact wherever possible.

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Highlight outcomes achieved during the last two financial years.

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Provide evidence-backed examples.

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Clearly articulate your leadership contribution.