New York, New York, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CFA Society New York Vice Chair Thomas Brigandi, CFA, was honored by CFA Institute—as part of the 2021 Society Awards Programme—with the Volunteer of the Year award for the Americas region. Mr. Brigandi won the award for his tireless volunteer efforts in service of CFA Society New York and the CFA Society® community globally.
Candidates for this year’s award were evaluated based on their embodiment of Society involvement; their ability to innovate while inspiring others to lead; and their standout achievements in developing future professionals, delivering member value, and building market integrity.
“This year’s pool of applicants and finalists represented a diverse and talented community, committed to furthering the work and mission of their Societies and of CFA Institute,” commented Randi Tolber, CFA, Managing Director for Global Society Relations at CFA Institute. “We are so pleased to recognize Tom’s energy and contributions at CFA Society New York. He has fostered member-driven content with reach and impact far beyond the New York market.”
“We are thrilled to have Tom’s contributions recognized by the CFA Institute,” said Deepika Sharma, CFA, Chair of the Board of Directors at CFA Society New York. “Tom is at the heart of many of our Society’s efforts and has been a highly visible and well-connected leader within the New York City investment community for nearly a decade. We are thankful for his leadership within the Society’s Board and within our Society’s membership.”
In volunteer capacities during the last twelve months, Mr. Brigandi:
According to Geoffrey Glick, Executive Director of the Macaulay Honors College Foundation, "Tom Brigandi exemplifies the kind of civic-minded leaders who graduate from Macaulay Honors College. His acumen as a finance professional and his deep commitment to public higher education make him uniquely qualified to serve as Treasurer of the Macaulay Honors College Foundation Board. We are thrilled to see Tom's tireless volunteer efforts with CFA Society New York recognized with CFA Institute's 2021 Americas Volunteer of the Year award."
Mr. Brigandi, who was also named CFA Institute’s Inaugural Global Outstanding Young Leader in 2017, looked outward at the news of receiving this highly competitive award. “I am deeply honored to receive this award. I will continue to do my best to facilitate a more diverse and inclusive financial services industry that includes more public higher education graduates from groups that are underrepresented in the industry, in addition to working hard to provide world-class educational and networking opportunities for current and future financial professionals in New York City and globally,” he said.
Sean Conaton, CFA Society New York’s interim CEO, added, “It is a great pleasure to work with Tom. He brings energy and creativity to the work of the Society, and inspires others to make their own contributions through the Society’s work and programs.”