dictum meum pactum
“my word is my bond”

Security Traders Association


since 1934

2021 STA Foundation Awards

2021 STA Foundation
Evening of Recognition & Education

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST – Virtual
Register here

Throughout the years, the STA Foundation has recognized those who have made notable and genuine contributions to the well being of individuals within the financial services industry. While each STA Foundation Award celebrates something different — stewardship and service, advocacy, mentorship, philanthropy — they are all rooted in STA’s founding principle: dictum meum pactum, “my word is my bond.”

We’re pleased to announce that CNBC’s Sue Herera and Bob Pisani will be featured at this year’s STA Women in Finance Awards Event!
Join us for an evening of presentations and panel discussions featuring this year’s STA Women in Finance Award recipients.

STA WIF Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award

The Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award celebrates accomplishments in diversity and inclusion by those corporate executives who recognize that lasting change begins at the top and is achieved through sincere and authentic actions.

2021 Recipients

Interview – 4:30 p.m. EST

STA WIF Mentor of the Year Award

A counterpart to the STA WIF Ken Heath Award, the Mentor of the Year Award celebrates those women who actively serve as exemplary role models, leaders and advocates for women in finance.

2021 Recipients

Panel Discussion – 5:30 p.m. EDT
Moderator: Sue Herera, CNBC

STA WIF Ken Heath Award

The Ken Heath Award, founded by family members of Ken Heath and the STA Women in Finance Committee, honors men who have made a notable and genuine contribution to the advancement of women in finance. Ken was the former publisher of Traders Magazine and founder of the, “Wall Street Women – A Celebration of Excellence Awards”

2021 Recipients

Panel Discussion – 5:00 p.m. EST
Moderator: Kate McAllister, Global Liquidity Partners

Thank You to Our Sponsors

About the STA Foundation

*This event is sponsored by the STA Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that serves as the educational arm of STA. A portion of your donation may be tax deductible.

The STA Foundation, formed in 1990, strives to be an unbiased educational resource not only for STA members but for all securities industry professionals. Additionally, the STA Foundation provides financial support to programs and committees that address the career development needs of individuals within the securities industry.  

Grants from the STA Foundation assist in the funding of the following:

Awards Committee

  • Julie Andress, KeyBanc Capital Markets, STA WIF Co-Chair
  • Kate McAllister, Global Liquidity Partners, STA WIF Co-Chair
  • Kate Bauernschmidt, StoneX
  • Krissy Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus
  • Sandra Chism, Kansas City Capital Associates
  • Patricia Koetzner, Siebert Williams Shank & Co.
  • Beatrix Kondor, BTIG
  • Christina Kowalski, Conestoga Capital Advisors
  • Nora Nicols, Fiduciary Management
  • Georgene Pedrie, Seagall Bryant & Hamill
  • Inessa Ruffman, JonesTrading
  • Patty Schuler, BOX Options Exchange
  • Erin Sheehan, LeveL ATS
  • Anastasia Yamane, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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