FCS Launches Prestigious New Awards to Celebrate Excellence in Financial Marketing

Winners to be celebrated at 25th Anniversary FCS RFK Marketing Summit

The FCS is proud to announce the launch of two new awards that will spotlight brand engagement, advocacy, and collaboration in the financial services industry. Nominations are now open for the FCS Brand Reputation Award and FCS Marketing Partnership Award, offering a unique opportunity for senior marketing executives and dynamic partnerships to be recognized on a national stage. These awards complement the FCS Leadership Award, created in 2016 to honor the memory of Jamie E. DePeau. The winners for all three awards will be announced on December 2 and presented at the FCS RFK Marketing Summit, in Stowe, Vermont, January 5-8, 2025.

The FCS Brand Reputation Award

Are you shaping your brand’s narrative and setting new benchmarks for trust and loyalty in financial services? The FCS Brand Reputation Award is designed for financial/fintech companies that have successfully developed and executed a robust brand strategy to drive their corporate mission and brand values. This award recognizes marketers who lead the way in driving consistent messaging across all channels, implementing purpose-driven initiatives like CSR and DEI, and demonstrating their company’s commitment to corporate citizenship. If your company has transformed its brand into a beacon of trust in the financial industry, now’s the chance to gain the recognition you deserve.

The FCS Marketing Partnership Award

The FCS Marketing Partnership Award honors groundbreaking collaborations between a financial marketer and its resource partners (e.g., agency, media company) who have achieved outstanding results through innovation and strategic alignment. This award is a tribute to partnerships where synergy and shared resources have driven remarkable outcomes, setting a new standard for excellence. If your marketing partnership has demonstrated creativity and impactful results, we encourage you to showcase your achievement.

Celebrating Your Victory at FCS Race for Kids

The winners of each award will be celebrated at the prestigious 25th Anniversary FCS RFK Marketing Summit, held at the Lodge at Spruce Peak, Stowe, Vermont, from January 5-8, 2025. In addition to industry-wide recognition, the senior marketing executive from each winning financial/fintech company will be invited to attend the Summit as a guest of the FCS (waived participation fee and complimentary lodging). During dedicated Fireside Forums at the three-day Summit, winners will have the opportunity to share the narratives or present the case studies behind their marketing success.

(Note: for the Marketing Partnership Award, the Summit participation fee will also be waived for one representative from each winning partner.)

  • As a special honor, each winning brand’s senior executive will also select their favorite children’s charity to receive a $2,500 donation, creating a philanthropic opportunity to give back to the community.

Submit Your Nominations Today!

Nominations are now open, but the clock is ticking! Submit your entries by Wednesday, November 20, and seize the chance to be recognized for your innovation, leadership, and collaboration in financial marketing. There is no fee to enter. Winners will be announced on Monday, December 2, so don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your brand’s reputation and showcase the power of partnership in the financial services industry.

Let your achievements shine—apply now and become part of a new FCS legacy!