Fintel Connect CEO Nicky Senyard Finalist for Pinnacle Award at Partnership Awards 2026

VANCOUVER, BC, December 30, 2025 — Fintel Connect announced today that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nicky Senyard, has been shortlisted for the Pinnacle Award at the 2026 Partnership Week Awards in Las Vegas with public voting now officially open. 

The Pinnacle Award recognizes individuals who have made sustained, industry-shaping contributions to affiliate and performance marketing. Senyard was shortlisted for her role in advancing compliant partner marketing within regulated industries through the founding and leadership of Income Access and Fintel Connect, helping banks and fintechs scale customer acquisition with greater accountability, transparency, and regulatory alignment. 

The Partnership Awards 2026 will take place on January 12, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, as part of Partnership Week, which runs alongside Affiliate Summit West, the industry’s largest affiliate marketing conference. The awards ceremony brings together a limited group of industry leaders to recognize performance-driven partnerships and long-term contributions to the partnership marketing ecosystem. 

“I really appreciate being a finalist because it reflects all the work required to help financial brands grow responsibly in highly regulated environments while keeping compliance and trust at the center,” said Senyard. “I’m honored to be shortlisted alongside leaders who have made significant contributions to the partnership ecosystem.” 

Voting is open to the industry here until January 9, 2026, and all voters are able to participate across one or more award categories.  

About Fintel Connect

Fintel Connect is the leading all-in-one affiliate marketing platform, network, and agency exclusively for financial services. The company drives scalable net new growth for the modern bank, credit union, fintech, and insurer through its specialized tools, expert support, and deep experience in regulated environments. Fintel Connect proudly partners with thousands of targeted high-quality traffic sources and powers the affiliate programs of 100+ leading financial institutions, including Grasshopper, Scotiabank, and BMO.

About the Partnership Awards 2026

The Partnership Awards 2026 recognize outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership across the affiliate and partnership marketing industry. Held during Partnership Week alongside Affiliate Summit West in Las Vegas, the awards bring together industry leaders to celebrate established contributors through the Pinnacle Award and emerging talent through the Rising Stars categories.