These awards are an Australian-first program encompassing a broad range of financial services under one umbrella to celebrate success and excellence, and recognise and encourage the rising stars of tomorrow.

A full list of finalists for the inaugural event can be viewed here.

A five-star, black-tie gala dinner announcing the winners will be held in Sydney on 21 September.

“We are set for a superb awards presentation. The judges have a tough job on their hands this year and there will no doubt be much excitement to hear their verdicts,” said Momentum Media’s head of events, Jim Hall.

“This awards event is an Australian-first program that truly pulls together all areas of financial services under one umbrella to celebrate success and excellence,” he added.