We are deeply grateful to BMO for their generous sponsorship of this event and their steadfast leadership and support of our Next Generation Programs through their Equity Through Education grant. A very special thank you to our board member Kim Hanson and her team at BMO Capital Markets.
Highlights from the 65th Anniversary and Awards Ceremony: Paving the Way Forward
March 14, 2023
On behalf of the Financial Women's Association, we would like to thank each and every one of you who celebrated with us at our 65th Anniversary and Awards Ceremony on March 9, 2023. Congratulations to our honorees:
- FWA Male Ally of the Year Award recipient: Dan Barclay, CEO of BMO Capital Markets
- FWA Public Sector Woman of the Year recipient: Sharon Bowen, Chair NYSE
- Non-profit sector Trailblazers: FWA Past Presidents
- Undergraduate Scholars: Amber Watts and Jenny He
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As we mark FWA’s 70th anniversary, we are honored to recognize Betsy Werley for her contributions to the FWA community. Betsy will receive the 2026 FWA Mentorship Impact Award at the FWA's 70th Anniversary Gala . Please join us on October 8 as we honor Betsy and the legacy of leadership and mentorship that has shaped FWA for the past seventy years.
As we mark FWA’s 70th anniversary, we are honored to recognize Joan Shapiro Green for her contributions to the FWA community. Joan will receive the 2026 FWA Leadership Impact Award at the FWA's 70th Anniversary Gala . Please join us on October 8 as we honor Joan and the legacy of leadership and mentorship that has shaped FWA for the past seventy years.
The FWA is pleased to share that Caroline Gundeck will be honored as the 2026 Financial Services Woman of the Year at the FWA's 70th Anniversary Gala on October 8, 2026. Caroline Gundeck is a Managing Director and Head of Client and Field Engagement for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. In her role, Caroline is responsible for strategically connecting Financial Advisors and their clients and prospects to all key areas of the Firm to showcase the strength and depth of the Firm’s vast resources. She proactively focuses on UHNW clients’ needs across all segments and identifies customized and comprehensive solutions to deepen client relationships.
The FWA is pleased to share that Stephanie Ruhle will be honored as the 2026 Private Sector Woman of the Year at the FWA's 70th Anniversary Gala on October 8, 2026. Stephanie Ruhle is the host of MS NOW’s Money Power Politics with Stephanie Ruhle and serves as MS NOW’s Senior Business Analyst, appearing across all linear, digital, and social platforms. Ruhle is known for her business acumen, hard-hitting style, original reporting, and for bringing humanity to her news coverage. She is also the co-host of the live, weekly Q&A show, “ Velshi & Ruhle: Full Disclosure ,” part of the MS NOW Membership. Ruhle has interviewed leaders in politics, business, entertainment, and sports ranging from President Biden to Stephen Curry, from Jamie Dimon to Jamie Lee Curtis. As a Wall Street veteran, she is known for bringing her business acumen and hard-hitting style to high-profile interviews, for her original reporting, and for bringing humanity into her news coverage.
