Annual Awards

Each year, the FWA's Awards Ceremony recognizes outstanding leaders in finance.
The prestigious awards include the FWA Public and Private Sector Woman of the Year and the Male Ally of the Year, all honoring influential leaders who drive progress in the financial industry. This high-profile event is one of the FWA’s most successful fundraisers, directly supporting its scholarship programs, transformative mentoring initiatives, financial literacy education, and other impactful professional development programs that empower the next generation of women in finance.
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Previous Events and Award Recipients
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Year Awards & Recipients
2023 65th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Ceremony: Paving the Way Forward
FWA Male Ally of the Year: Dan Barclay, CEO of BMO Capital Markets
FWA Public Sector Woman of the Year: Sharon Bowen, Chair NYSE
Non-profit sector Trailblazers: FWA Past Presidents
Undergraduate scholars from the FWA’s educational initiatives
2022 Annual Awards Ceremony: Accelerating Success in Finance and Empowering the Next Generation
FWA Private Sector Woman of the Year: Tina Byles Williams, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Xponance®
Public Sector Woman of the Year: 4-Star General Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, Commander of U.S. Transportation Command
FWA Male Ally of the Year: Roger G. Arrieux, Jr., New York Managing Partner, Deloitte LLP