2026 Q2 Excellence Awards

Submit your nominations by 5 p.m. CT January 28.

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Submit your nomination today

Celebrating the financial institutions and industry leaders shaping the future of digital banking. Submit your nominations by 5 p.m. CT January 28.

Showcase your impact

We encourage nominations from banks and credit unions of all sizes. Whether the initiative was led by a dedicated team or a standout individual, the Excellence Awards are designed to recognize measurable outcomes, strong leadership, and forward-thinking execution. Submitting a nomination is an opportunity to showcase your institution’s impact, celebrate your people, and earn recognition among peers across the industry.

Celebrate excellence at CONNECT 26

Award recipients are recognized and celebrated at CONNECT 26, Q2’s annual conference, alongside industry peers, leaders, and innovators. This recognition provides a meaningful opportunity to highlight your institution’s achievements and be acknowledged among the organizations helping shape the future of digital banking.

Award categories

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Fintech Collaboration Award

Recognizes financial institutions that leverage the Q2 Innovation Studio fintech partner ecosystem to deliver new capabilities, innovative experiences, and measurable customer or member impact.

Community Impact Award

Honors financial institutions that advance community financial well-being through modern digital banking, financial literacy, small business support, and measurable local impact.

Fraud Innovation Award

Recognizes leadership in fraud prevention and risk mitigation through layered technology, proactive education, and measurable success in protecting account holders and reducing losses.

Digital Transformation Award

Honors financial institutions that have modernized their digital ecosystem to drive measurable improvements in performance, efficiency, adoption, and customer or member experience.

AI Excellence Award

Recognizes financial institutions applying AI responsibly and creatively to improve experiences, strengthen operations, and enable smarter, data-driven decision-making.

Bank and Credit Union of the Year Awards

Honors the most outstanding bank and credit union submissions across all categories, recognizing institutions that exemplify exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable impact. These Best in Show awards represent the highest standard of excellence across the entire program.