PayTech Awards USA Names 2026 Judging Panel
The PayTech Awards USA recognize companies, teams and individuals whose work advances payment technology, innovation and industry collaboration in the United States. The program matters because its judging panel helps set the benchmark for what the sector considers meaningful progress, spanning fintech products, digital-payment infrastructure and commercial execution. A panel drawn from payments, fintech and technology is intended to give nominations both specialist scrutiny and a broad view of the market.
The 2026 judging panel was announced on Aug. 27 and includes Aaron McPherson, principal at AFM Consulting; Debjani Mitra, product lead at Stripe; Duane Good, CEO and co-founder of Wrnt.Co; Mira Boora, COO of Yeeld; and Yossi Leon, CTO of FIA Tech, alongside additional industry figures. A follow-up notice published Aug. 28 said nominations will close on Sept. 4, leaving companies, teams and individuals one week to submit entries for this year’s awards.
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The history behind this eventPayTech Awards USA 2026 Puts Leadership in Focus
The PayTech Awards USA recognize organizations and individuals shaping the American payments-technology industry through innovation, collaboration and measurable impact. For the 2026 program, the emphasis on leadership reflects a broader shift in the sector: technical products remain central, but judges and industry participants are also focusing on how executives, innovators and partners guide organizations through intensifying competition and changes in the payments landscape.
Organizers said the PayTech Awards USA 2026 will spotlight its leadership categories, honoring innovators and partners whose vision has produced tangible results across payments technology. The announcement highlighted the program’s focus for 2026 but did not disclose nominees, winners, prize money or a ceremony date. Further details on the categories, selection process and event timetable are expected to be announced separately.
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