Celebrating Innovation: Alkami Co:Lab 2026 Honors Leaders in Banking Digitization

Innovation in Banking: Alkami Co:Lab 2026

On April 21, 2026, Alkami Technology, Inc., a prominent provider of digital solutions for financial institutions in the U.S., held its second annual Alkami Co:Lab event in Plano, Texas. This gathering spotlighted the achievements of financial institutions through renowned awards — the FIsionaries™ Awards and the inaugural “For the MANTL” Awards. These awards celebrate advancements in banking technology and innovative leadership within relationship banking.

FIsionaries™ Awards

The FIsionaries™ Awards recognize financial organizations that are redefining the standards of digital banking through strategic innovation. The awards focus on several key areas, including digital transformation, data strategy, culture transformation, and user experience. They are a call to action for institutions to push the envelope and exceed the evolving expectations of their customers.

Winners of the 2026 FIsionaries Awards:
1. Transformational Culture: Mountain America Credit Union
2. Data Strategy & Execution: Capital Credit Union
3. User Experience: First Fidelity Bank
4. Digital Transformation: NASA Federal Credit Union

Jim Marous, the host of the FIsionaries podcast, stated, “Each of this year's FIsionaries winners is pushing the banking industry forward in meaningful ways. They are redefining what's possible by combining innovation with execution, ultimately delivering stronger experiences, deeper relationships, and greater value to their account holders.”

The FIsionaries podcast series, sponsored by Alkami, has become a notable platform to highlight regional and community financial institutions that excel in digital transformation, sharing their success stories and challenges.