19th Annual WIP Trailblazer Awards Dinner Celebrates Industry Leadership

19th Annual WIP Trailblazer Awards Dinner Celebrates Industry Leadership

Chicago, IL – October 7, 2025 – Women Investment Professionals (WIP) proudly hosted its 19th Annual Trailblazer Awards Dinner at the Union League Club of Chicago. The evening brought together more than 350 industry professionals for networking, thought leadership, and recognition of outstanding contributions to the investment community.

The event began with a cocktail hour at 5:00 PM, followed by a full-course dinner and program from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Attendees enjoyed insightful presentations from distinguished speakers representing Ellevest, Brookfield’s Public Securities Group, and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.

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Keynote Address

Dr. Sylvia Kwan, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Ellevest, delivered an inspiring keynote on leadership and innovation in investment management.

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Honoring Excellence

Distinguished Woman Investment Professional Award

Recipient: Paula Horn, President and Chief Investment Officer, Brookfield’s Public Securities Group

Joanne Hickman Dodd Award

Recipient: Ananya Handa, Generalist Investor, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
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TorreBlanc are proud sponsors for Women Investment Professionals and extend a heartfelt congratulations to this year’s honorees, Paula Horn and Ananya Handa, CFA, CAIA, for their exceptional leadership and impact across the industry.

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View event photos here.

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