2024 COMPLYConnect Awards
Nominations can be submitted for a peer, colleague, industry contact, or yourself. All nominations will be reviewed and finalists will be selected by a selection committee. Should the committee require additional information, they will reach out to the nominator or nominee for more details.
Submit NominationsNote: COMPLY companies and employees are not eligible to be nominated, or receive an award.
Compliance Officer
of the Year
This award recognizes an outstanding chief compliance officer within the financial industry for their dedication and commitment to elevating their organization’s compliance program in 2023.
2023 Winner & Nominees
- Award winner – Mario Chilin, EP Wealth Advisors
- Finalist – Bliss Bernal, Crestone Asset Management
- Finalist – Kenneth Lepore, Annexus (Integrity Marketing Group)
- Finalist – Emily Teran, Cynosure Management LLC
Compliance Innovator
of the Year
Awarded to an individual who has proven their ability to rethink the compliance landscape, providing new solutions to meet evolving risks and regulations.
2023 Winner & Nominees
- Award winner – Jessica Rice, Bridgewater
- Finalist - Ari Cohen-Hausman, DriveWealth
- Finalist - Dan Leonard, Powering Your Retirement
Compliance Provider
of the Year
Dedicated to an organization which has provided its clients with the tools and technology to overcome core compliance challenges.
2023 Winner & Nominees
- Award winner – CapitalROCK
- Finalist - Advyzon
- Finalist - Smarsh
Compliance Educator of the Year
This award recognizes an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions to the continued education of compliance professionals.
2023 Winner & Nominees
- Award winner – Matthew Dramer, General Atlantic
- Finalist - Michael Rasmussen, FinProLaw, LLC
- Finalist - Kyrstin Ritsema, Compliance Solutions Strategies
Future Compliance Star of the Year
In recognition of an individual whose star is on the rise, with significant accomplishments within the compliance industry.
2023 Winner & Nominees
- Award winner – Jade Franke, Retirement Investment Advisors, Inc.
- Finalist – Heather Collins, Keen Wealth Advisors
- Kristen Grubba, Pure Financial Advisors LLC.
- Finalist - Jessica Winternheimer, PINE Advisor Solutions
Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree
Awarded to an individual who has dedicated their career to elevating the compliance industry through insight, education, and mentorship.
2022 Recipient
- Elizabeth M. Knoblock, PLLC