Accounting professionals recognised at this year’s Women in Finance Awards

Australia’s top female financial professionals have been celebrated in style, with the winners of the Women in Finance Awards 2026 officially revealed at a glittering black-tie gala at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on Friday evening (13 November 2026).

Hosted by the financial services brands for Lawyers Weekly’s parent company, Momentum Media, the national awards program brought together nearly 600 industry leaders to recognise and honour the women driving change, innovation, and excellence across Australia’s financial landscape.

Celebrating its milestone 10th year, the Women in Finance Awards has become a defining celebration of female achievement – spotlighting the trailblazers, mentors, and innovators who are shaping the future of the industry.

This year’s program saw 27 exceptional winners selected across individual and group categories spanning the full breadth of financial services – from broking and banking, accounting and financial advice, to superannuation and the fintech industry.

The awards didn’t just recognise individual brilliance – they also celebrated businesses and initiatives empowering women to thrive.

Group categories honoured standout employers, training and development programs, wellness initiatives, and women’s community programs making an impact across the profession.

There were several individual winners from the accounting profession on the night, including:

• Lisa Maletta of Bacchus Advisory, who was crowned Accountant of the Year.

• Christine McWilliams of The SMSF Foundation, who won the Auditor of the Year category.

• Christine Genocchio of Imperium Corporate Services, who took home the trophy for Bookkeeper of the Year.

Speaking about the awards, Accounting Times managing editor Jerome Doraisamy said: “It is wonderful to see the efforts of Australian accounting professionals celebrated at this sister event. On behalf of Accounting Times, thank you to Momentum Media for recognising accounting professionals at the Women in Finance Awards.”

“This recognition precedes our inaugural Women in Accounting Awards.” Click here for more information about the upcoming event.

With a room filled with nearly 600 professionals, the evening was both a celebration and a call to action, uniting Australia’s financial community in championing diversity, inclusion, and leadership.

For a decade, the Women in Finance Awards has served as a powerful platform for recognition, helping winners elevate their profiles, inspire emerging talent, and drive meaningful change within the industry.

Click here to view the full list of 2026 winners.

To learn more about the awards program, click here.