Baltimore CFO of the Year

Overview

Baltimore Business Journal’s Baltimore CFO of the Year Awards honor chief financial officers and senior finance leaders who demonstrate exceptional financial stewardship, strategic leadership and measurable impact on their organizations in the Baltimore region. Run as an editorial recognition program by the Baltimore Business Journal (part of American City Business Journals), it highlights both corporate and nonprofit finance executives across several categories. Companies pursue it for regional visibility, reputational credibility with investors and stakeholders, and third‑party validation from a well‑known local business news outlet rather than a pay‑to‑play marketing list.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a CFO or senior financial executive (e.g., EVP/SVP/VP of finance) in the Baltimore region
• Nominee’s organization must have significant operations in the Greater Baltimore area
• Self-nominations and nominations by colleagues, CEOs, board members or advisors are accepted; detailed information on financial leadership, achievements and community involvement is required