Fintel Connect, financial services’ only dedicated affiliate marketing agency, network, and platform, today announced that co-founder and CEO Nicky Senyard has been named a finalist for the Startup Women of the Year Award at the 2026 Startup Growth Awards.

Fintel Connect, financial services’ only dedicated affiliate marketing platform, network, and agency, today announced that co-founder and CEO Nicky Senyard has been named a finalist for the 2026 Finovate Awards in the Executive of the Year category. 

Fintel Connect, financial services’ only dedicated affiliate marketing platform, network, and agency, today announced that its work with FVCbank has been named a silver winner in the Best Partnership Problem Solved category at the 2026 US Partnership Awards, presented by Hello Partner.

Nicky Senyard has been recognized with a 2026 Global Recognition Award for more than two decades of measurable, principled leadership that has fundamentally changed how financial institutions approach digital acquisition, performance marketing, and content compliance. Her career reflects a clear pattern of identifying structural gaps in regulated markets and building the infrastructure needed to close them, which has positioned her as a defining figure in performance marketing for financial services.

Fintel Connect, built exclusively for the financial industry, has been awarded G2’s “Users Love Us” badge. This milestone recognition highlights consistent positive customer feedback, with Fintel Connect earning a 4.0+ average star rating from over 20 verified reviews. The award reflects the high level of satisfaction Fintel Connect’s clients have with its software, agency service, and financial services expertise.

Danielle Lauzon, SVP of Commercial Strategy at Fintel Connect, has been named the winner of the Rising Finance Leader category at the 2026 Digiday Future Leader Awards. This recognition highlights Danielle’s emerging leadership in helping financial institutions modernize customer acquisition through measurable, partnership-led strategies across affiliate and performance marketing.

Fintel Connect has been shortlisted for the 2026 US Partnership Awards in the Best Partnership Problem Solved category for its work with FVCbank. This recognition highlights the role of affiliate marketing in helping financial institutions solve acquisition challenges, scale digital growth, and build more effective partner programs within a highly regulated industry.

CEO Nicky Senyard was named the winner of the Industry Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution at the 2025 Global Performance Marketing Awards. As one of the highest honors in performance marketing, this award recognizes Nicky’s long-standing impact on the industry, her role in driving innovation, and her leadership in shaping the future of partner marketing in financial services. 

Fintel Connect has been recognized by G2 as Easiest to Do Business With, Momentum Leader, and High Performer for Spring 2025. These are user-verified distinctions reflecting client experience, platform growth, and consistent delivery.

Yvette Edsall, Chief Operating Officer at Fintel Connect, was recognized as one of Hardbacon’s Top 30 Leaders in Credit Cards in Canada for 2023. This recognition highlights Yvette’s leadership, strategic vision, and operational expertise in helping Fintel Connect grow as a leading affiliate marketing platform for financial services, supporting credit card issuers through trusted partner marketing solutions.

Fintel Connect’s VP of Strategy & Growth, Danielle Lauzon, was named to Hello Partner’s Partnership Marketing 30 Under 30 list 2023—recognizing the next generation of leaders shaping the affiliate and partner marketing industry.