Century Group was proud to sponsor and have Managing Director, Carolyn Sweeney take the stage at the 20th Annual Bay Area CFO Awards, joining financial leaders from across the business community to celebrate exceptional leadership in finance.
As organizations continue to navigate evolving technology and increased pressure to drive strategic growth, the role of the CFO has expanded well beyond traditional financial management.
The CFO Awards brought together executives, finance professionals, and industry leaders to recognize outstanding accomplishments and contributions within the finance community. Century Group remains committed to supporting the finance profession and fostering meaningful relationships that help organizations succeed.
Carolyn Sweeney was honored to present the Non-Public Company CFO of the Year Award at this year’s CFO Awards. She also nominated Stacy Robson, who was recognized as Non-Profit CFO of the Year for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the finance profession.
“The Bay Area CFO Awards is always a great event to recognize CFOs who are operating at the top of their game while supporting Larkin Street Youth Services. Super proud to sponsor and be involved in this celebration.”
— Carolyn Sweeney, Managing Director, Century Group
2026 CFOs of the Year
The evening recognized an exceptional group of finance leaders whose innovation, strategic vision, and leadership have made a lasting impact on their organizations and the broader business community. Congratulations to the following 2026 award recipients:
- Public Company – Large
- Ellie Mertz, Airbnb
- Public Company – Medium
- Drew Vollero, Reddit, Inc.
- Public Company – Small
- Mandy Fields, e.l.f. Beauty
- Non-public Company
- Judah Matthews, Pebble Beach Resorts
- Emerging Company
- Sean Brecker, ŌURA
- Non-profit Organization
- Stacy Robson, CA Association of Food Banks
