Google Wins the AFP 2026 Pinnacle Awards

Sponsored by Truist for a third year, the AFP Pinnacle Awards recognize leading treasury and finance groups for innovation, excellence and impact

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced Google as the Grand Prize winner of the AFP 2026 Pinnacle Awards, sponsored by Truist. The Pinnacle Awards were presented during AFP 2026 in Las Vegas. As part of the Grand Prize, Truist donated $10,000 to The Just One Project on behalf of the winner.

The AFP Pinnacle Awards recognize excellence in treasury and finance. The Grand Prize was chosen through a vote by treasury and finance professionals.

The runners-up for the AFP 2026 Pinnacle Awards Grand Prize were Bandwidth and ServiceNow. Along with Google, these organizations were selected by a panel of treasury and finance professionals for the innovation, effectiveness and forward-looking impact of their solutions.

"The AFP Pinnacle Awards celebrate innovations that advance the treasury and finance profession. As organizations explore how AI can support faster, more informed decision-making, Google's work offers a compelling example of what that transformation can look like in practice. AFP is proud to recognize Google's treasury team for sharing an approach that can inspire other financial professionals," said Pat Culkin, President & CEO of AFP.

"As treasury and payments continue to evolve, Truist is focused on helping clients navigate change with solutions that are simple, speedy, safe and smart," said Chris Ward, Truist Head of Enterprise Payments. "As a trusted payments partner, we're proud to sponsor the AFP Pinnacle Awards and recognize organizations that are finding better ways to serve their businesses and clients. Google's achievement demonstrates how technology can help treasury teams make better decisions, operate more efficiently and create measurable business value. We congratulate Google on this well-deserved recognition."

Google's winning solution
Google transformed a highly manual investment process into an automated, AI-enabled workflow built on its existing SWIFT, MT320, banking and ERP infrastructure. Machine-learning models generate daily cash forecasts, calculate investable cash and provide liquidity outlooks, while AI agents continuously collect rates from counterparties, evaluate investment options based on yield, counterparty limits and liquidity requirements, and generate recommendations. An execution agent automates trade placement and ERP entries, reducing reliance on manual bank reconciliation and streamlining investment execution. The result is a more standardized investment process that gives treasury faster visibility into investable cash and market opportunities while minimizing manual effort and delays.

FAQs
What are the AFP Pinnacle Awards?
Established in 1997 by the Association for Financial Professionals, the AFP Pinnacle Awards recognize transformative ideas in treasury and finance that push the profession forward by improving efficiency, enhancing strategy and addressing real-world challenges.

How is the Grand Prize winner of the AFP Pinnacle Awards chosen?
After a panel of treasury and finance professionals selects the three finalists, the broader treasury and finance community votes to determine the winner. The finalist with the most votes receives the AFP Pinnacle Awards Grand Prize.

About AFP^®
The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the leading professional society dedicated to helping financial professionals achieve their greatest career potential. Since 1979, AFP has been connecting financial professionals to the real-world expertise of their global peers, notably through the largest annual conference for treasury and corporate finance. As the certifying body for the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP®) and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FPAC®) credentials, AFP sets the standard of excellence in the profession. For more information, visit financialprofessionals.org.

Media contact
Joe Hodanich
Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Content
Association for Financial Professionals
Email: jhodanich@financialprofessionals.org

SOURCE Association for Financial Professionals