The Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) is searching for the best of the best from both sides of the Tasman for its new Pinnacle Awards.

Nominations are now open for five categories including the most outstanding industry contribution, most outstanding thought leader, most outstanding woman, most outstanding young professional, and the most outstanding future leader.

Finsia CEO Russell Thomas says as the organisation’s 125^th anniversary approaches the institute felt it’s the year to recognise thought leaders, visionaries and role models who have made outstanding contributions to financial services in Australia and New Zealand.

Nominations close on September 9 and the winners will be announced at the anniversary gala dinner on October 25.