Awards & Honors for Financial Wellness Educators in the ANZ Region
Financial wellness educators are the heartbeat of real, lasting change across the ANZ region. Their guidance does more than teach – it transforms. At the National Financial Educators Council, we celebrate the remarkable individuals who turn knowledge into confident action and measurable progress for learners.
Through our Financial Educators Day awards and Program Spotlights, we shine a light on educators whose work drives learning gains, strengthens community programs, and elevates financial literacy advocacy across ANZ. These honors showcase leaders who set the standard and inspire others to follow.
National Financial Educator Day ANZ
Every year on the last Friday of April, communities across ANZ come together to recognize the people who champion financial capability. This celebration extends beyond traditional educators – it honors volunteers, financial professionals, community advocates, and everyday citizens who step up to teach financial literacy.
Since launching in 2014, Financial Educators Day has grown into a global movement supported by public figures, organizations, and financial literacy leaders. More than 1,000 individuals from 43 countries – including Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea – have been recognized for their contributions.
NFEC Graduate Spotlight
Andrew Lendnal
Financial Wellness Expert & Best-selling Personal Finance Author
Andrew Lendnal is a Financial Wellness Expert, Banking and Financial Services Executive Hailing from New Zealand. Andrew has made Washington D.C. his home, where he lives with his wife and three daughters. A distinguished alumnus, Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science from Victoria University of Wellington, as well as an MBA from Massey University. Alongside these academic accolades, he also attained the Series 7 and Series 63 financial certifications. With over two decades in the industry, Andrew has made an indelible mark in the financial wellness arena. More than just a financial expert, he’s fervently passionate about guiding individuals toward financial stability and independence. Holding the Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) designation through the NFEC, Andrew’s dedication has positioned him at the forefront of the workplace financial wellness movement and its related communities. Andrew is also an internationally bestselling author, he has written seven books, simplifying intricate financial concepts for readers of all backgrounds. Titles such as ‘Gold Start’, ‘Budget Wise Dollar Rich’, and ‘Catalyst’ have received global recognition. Moreover, his children’s series, ‘Money $mart’, paves the way for the financial literacy of future generations.
Spotlighted Program Highlights
No matter how big or small a program is, every patron plays a meaningful part in our shared mission. Their work helps turn standards into real world programs that genuinely change lives. Below, you’ll find a few spotlight stories that show the impact NFEC graduates and patrons are making in communities around the world.
We highlight these successes so others can learn from them – what worked, what was adjusted along the way, and how similar results can be achieved elsewhere. If you’d like to nominate a program for a spotlight or want support turning your outcomes into a polished case study, submit your story anytime.
