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The Venny Awards

The Venny Awards recognize outstanding achievements
in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

Presented by Vena, these awards celebrate finance heroes and trailblazing teams who drive business success through innovative strategies, exceptional leadership and cutting-edge technology.

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Who Can Be Nominated

Any FP&A professional who has demonstrated excellence in their role may be nominated for a Venny Award. You can view the full list of award categories below.

Know a deserving winner? Let them know by submitting a nomination!

Award Categories

Financial Modeling Mastery

Recognizes those who have used their planning platform to enhance operational agility and resilience.

Financial Insights Innovator

Celebrates innovative use of analytics to drive impactful financial insights.

Excellence in Complete Planning

Honors mastery in integrating financial and operational planning for strategic success. 

Excellence in Finance Leadership

Honors leaders driving transformation and improving business performance through strategic finance.

Strategic Integration Partner

Recognizes partners who have integrated theirplanning platform with other systems to enhance capabilities.

Microsoft Innovation Leadership

Celebrates individuals or teams who have leveraged Microsoft’s ecosystem to drive transformative innovation in finance and operations, showcasing exemplary collaboration and technological excellence.

Why are the
Venny Awards Important?

The Venny Awards spotlight professionals who are reshaping the future of FP&A. By celebrating innovation, leadership and success, these awards provide a platform for leaders to share their achievements and inspire others within the industry. Winning a Venny Award enhances visibility and recognition, serving as a testament to the winner’s strategic impact on their organization. 

How to nominate your finance hero

Know someone who deserves to be in the spotlight?
Here’s how to get them their well-deserved Venny.

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Fill out the form below and tell us why your nominee is a true finance or operations hero. Highlight their standout achievements and tell us how they’re transforming their organization.

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Once you’ve shared their successes, hit that “Submit” button and let us see why they shine. 

Let the Experts Decide

Our panel of Vena executives and industry leaders will assess each  nomination for innovation, impact and community contributions.

Celebrate the Winners

The best of the best will be announced and celebrated at the Venny Awards ceremony during Excelerate 2026. Could your nominee be the next big winner? Nominate today!
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2025 Venny Award Winners

Last year’s winners didn’t just excel—they redefined what’s possible in FP&A. These leaders are not just numbers people; they’re visionaries, innovators and game-changers.

Check out a few of the standout stars who claimed their Venny and were celebrated for driving impact in their organizations.

Kwame Moloko

Financial Modeling Mastery

Kwame Moloko, MTN Ghana

For introducing and scaling Vena across the organization and championing Vena Copilot and AI-driven planning.

Brandon Combs

Financial Insights Innovator

Brandon Combs, Young Life

For using real-time analytics to transform strategic decision making.

Meg Bear

Excellence in Complete Planning

Meg Bear, Turner Enterprises

For seamlessly aligning financial and operational priorities for better agility.

Brandon Sharp

Excellence in Finance Leadership

Brandon Sharp, Brookfield Residential

For pioneering a dynamic “living plan” approach and data-driven transformation.

Strategic Integration Partner

Citrin Cooperman

For developing seamless integration strategies that expand Vena's platform value. 

Andrew McFarlane

Microsoft Innovation Leadership

Andrew McFarlane, Kuali

For driving Copilot innovation from beta to GA and transforming ETL processes.

Gus Arndt

Community Advocate

Gus Arndt, Oakworth Capital Bank

For co-chairing the Banking & Credit Union User Group and helping strengthen the Vena community.

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to help celebrate the next generation of FP&A leaders at the upcoming Venny Awards!