Jack Henry Announces 2026 Cobalt Award Winners

EmitenTrust.com Financial institutions, fintechs honored for innovation, impact, and empowering financial freedom

MONETT, Mo., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry

 (Nasdaq: JKHY) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Cobalt Awards – six financial institutions and fintechs that are using innovation, integration, and technology to create meaningful impact for the communities they serve.

This year's honorees, Local Bank, Numerica Credit Union, FirstBank, Kitsap Credit Union, Array, and Moov, were selected for their outstanding achievements in using technology to drive operational excellence, improve financial outcomes, and empower people to move forward with confidence.

The winners were revealed this week during the 2026 Jack Henry

 Connect annual client conference.

"The Cobalt Awards celebrate organizations that are finding new ways to strengthen their communities through innovation," said Jack Henry President and CEO Greg Adelson. "We're honored to recognize this year's winners for delivering solutions that improve financial access, enhance efficiency, and help people achieve better financial outcomes."

2026 Cobalt Award Winners

The Barrier Breakers
Recognizes financial institutions for tearing down barriers to financial health

• Local Bank – Expanded financial access and literacy across Native American communities by combining digital banking technology with community-focused outreach and education
• Numerica Credit Union – Helped members save nearly $500,000 in six months through an innovative micro-savings solution that makes saving simple and automatic

The Changemakers
Recognizes financial institutions for outstanding achievements using technology, services, and innovation

• FirstBank – Leveraged Jack Henry's open integration model to create a custom authentication platform that ended contact-center fraud and improved efficiency
• Kitsap Credit Union – Transformed loan quality control through intelligent automation, increasing review coverage to 100% while strengthening operational efficiency and oversight

The Integrators
Recognizes fintechs who are bridging the gap between service and technology delivery, streamlining transaction processing, and helping improve financial outcomes

• Array – Embedded financial wellness capabilities directly into digital banking experiences, helping consumers monitor, manage, and improve their financial health
• Moov – Partnered with Jack Henry to deliver embedded payment solutions that help consumers and small businesses move money faster and manage payments more seamlessly

Each winner is featured in a dedicated case study highlighting its journey, impact, and the technology that helped drive success. Visit jackhenry.com to learn more about the 2026 Cobalt Award winners and their stories.

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 50 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 more than 7,200 clients with people-inspired innovation, personal service, and insight-driven solutions that help reduce the barriers to financial health. Additional information is available at jackhenry.com.

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