Jack Henry Now Accepting Entries for the 2025 Cobalt Awards

Recognition program celebrating creativity and community dedication enters second year

MONETT, Mo., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) is accepting entries for the 2025 Cobalt Awards through May 12, continuing to celebrate innovation by financial institutions and fintechs, dedication to people and communities, and a passion for reducing barriers to financial health.

The Cobalt Awards provide a platform for banks, credit unions, and fintechs to be recognized for their creativity and imagination while also giving back to their communities. These prestigious awards aim to inspire, motivate, and strengthen relationships by showcasing success stories.

There are three award categories:

• The Barrier Breaker – Applauds one bank and one credit union for tearing down barriers to financial health for accountholders.
• The Changemaker – Honors one bank and one credit union for outstanding achievement using technology, services, and innovation to operate more efficiently.
• The Integrator – Celebrates two fintechs for helping improve the user experience and the financial health of consumers and businesses.

Eligibility: Award nominees must be existing Jack Henry customers and must use at least one Jack Henry solution referenced in their entry submission. Fintech entrants must be part of Jack Henry's ecosystem through the Developer Toolkit or Vendor Integration Program (VIP). Entries should include compelling storytelling with quantifiable metrics.

Judging Panel and Prizes: This year, the judging panel will include seven Jack Henry executives. Winners will receive:

• A $10,000 donation to the charity of their choice.
• Free registration and travel to Jack Henry Connect 2025 in San Diego for up to four attendees (banks and credit unions only).
• Free booth registration with premium placement in the Jack Henry Connect 2025 Tech Hall (fintechs only).
• A Cobalt Award Trophy presented during the awards ceremony at Jack Henry Connect, plus a press release, case study, and more.

"We're excited our Cobalt Awards program is now in its second year and can't wait to recognize another round of winners at Jack Henry Connect," said Jack Henry President and CEO Greg Adelson. "At Jack Henry, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to drive positive change. The Cobalt Awards highlight the remarkable efforts by financial institutions and fintechs that are breaking down barriers and creating lasting impacts in their communities."

Submissions will close Monday, May 12. For more information about the program, visit jackhenry.com. To learn more about the 2024 Cobalt Award winners, view the case studies.

About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.^®
Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) is a well-rounded financial technology company that strengthens connections between financial institutions and the people and businesses they serve. We are an S&P 500 company that prioritizes openness, collaboration, and user centricity – offering banks and credit unions a vibrant ecosystem of internally developed modern capabilities as well as the ability to integrate with leading fintechs. For more than 48 years, Jack Henry has provided technology solutions to enable clients to innovate faster, strategically differentiate, and successfully compete while serving the evolving needs of their accountholders. We empower approximately 7,500 clients with people-inspired innovation, personal service, and insight-driven solutions that help reduce the barriers to financial health. Additional information is available at www.jackhenry.com.

SOURCE Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.