FAQs
FAQs
Is there any fee to nominate a candidate in the Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards program?
No, there is no entry fee to nominate a participant in the Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards program.
Does a candidate for the Chicago CFO of the Year® Award have to have the title of CFO?
The awards program honors the most senior Financial Executive in an organization, irrespective of job title, to win the Chicago CFO of the Year® Award. For additional information, please see the “Nomination Information” page on this website.
Are only CFO’s at a public companies eligible for nomination?
No, Chicago CFO of the Year® awards will be presented in Public, Private, and Not-For-Profit Categories.
How will the Awards Finalists be notified?
Chicago CFO of the Year® Finalists will be notified by the FEI Chicago Chapter about 2 months prior to the event.
How will the Award Recipients be notified?
Chicago CFO of the Year® Recipients will be announced during the Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards gala.
Who will be judging the entries?
A distinguished selection committee will review each of the finalist entries for the Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards. Click Here to view the members of our selection committee.
When and where will the Chicago CFO of the Year® Awards event be held?
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Do you have to be a CFO to attend this event?
No, anyone may purchase a ticket and attend this gala.
How do I purchase a ticket?
Click here to purchase tickets. If you don’t have an account, click here to create a free account.
Pricing:
FEI Members: $150 | Non-Members: $250 | Tables of 10: $2,250
Who should be contacted for more information?
Please address any questions to Landon Lukasik, FEI Chicago’s Executive Director – info@feichicago.org (312) 263-1661