Exceptional Women in the American Payments Industry Recognized at the Women in Payments Awards Ceremony
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The 2020 U.S.A. awards were presented in partnership with Visa, as part of the annual Women in Payments symposia, to outstanding payments professionals, with recipients commended for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to strengthening the industry and for advocating the success of women in the payments ecosystem.
“Visa is delighted to sponsor the 2020 Women in Payments Awards Dinner and we congratulate the awards winners for their significant contributions to the industry,” said
"Women in Payments is committed to fostering leadership, innovation and championing women in payments, fintech, banking, and treasury services. We have been recognizing the outstanding work of payment leaders and innovators since 2013. The awards are a chance to celebrate and recognize the achievements of the women and men who pave the way for rising stars across the payments industry. We could not be more pleased with this year's six incredibly talented winners," said
The awards, across six categories, went to:
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Distinguished Payments Professional,
Kimberly Lawrence , Visa -
Innovation,
Monica Eaton-Cardone , Chargebacks 911 -
Change Agent,
Cheryl Guerin ,Mastercard -
Rising Star,
Rawan Shawar ,ACI Worldwide -
Advocate for Women,
Talbott Roche ,Blackhawk Network -
Educator,
Mary Rosendahl ,Bank of America
MORE ABOUT THE AWARDS AND WINNERS:
The Women in Payments Distinguished Payments Professional Award is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes a woman who is an acknowledged trendsetter, role model, and a strong contributor to the overall positive image of the industry. This year, this award was presented to
The Women in Payments Innovation Award is presented to a woman who has promoted payments innovation through creativity and vision. This year the award was presented to
The Women in Payments Change Agent Award is awarded to a woman in the industry who has led initiatives to drive change and transformation in the industry or her organization, while exuding a strong desire for growth and a vision for the future. This year, the award was presented to
The Women in Payments Rising Star Award recognizes emerging talent. The award pays tribute to women who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence, and a commitment to motivating others to make a positive impact on the payments ecosystem. This year, the award was presented to
The Women in Payments Educator Award goes to a woman in the payments industry who is an authority in her field, leads by example and contributes to a positive and supportive learning environment. This year the award goes to
The Women in Payments Advocate for Women Award goes to a man or a woman who actively contributes to the advancement and development of women, and publicly celebrates the work and accomplishments of women in the workplace. This year, the award was presented to
See a full list of all the nominees here.
About
About Women in Payments
Women in Payments is an initiative offering women opportunities for career development through learning, networking, mentorship, and recognition at all stages of their careers in the payments sphere. They run conferences, events, and award and mentorship programs in
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Source:
Shannon Reed, Corporate Communications
Visa Inc.
press@visa.com
Jonquil Jardine, Marketing and Communications Associate,
Women in Payments
jonquil.jardine@womeninpayments.org
647-829-3779