Honoring Investment Industry Excellence at the 2025 STAR Awards Celebration
The Investment Management Education Alliance (IMEA) celebrated excellence in the investment management industry at the 2025 STAR Awards Celebration, hosted by Franklin Templeton on September 16. The evening honored the industry’s brightest talents—recognized for their outstanding contributions and leadership shaping the future of investment management.
Held in conjunction with the 2025 IMEA Marketing Summit, this premier event brought together industry leaders, influencers, and changemakers to spotlight the most impactful achievements across several key areas, including communication, education, innovation, and collaboration.
The celebration began with a networking reception sponsored by Synthesis Technology, where attendees were able to connect with fellow industry professionals, Summit participants, and honorees. Following the reception, the STAR Awards Dinner—sponsored by Big Button—honored the winners of the Investor, Advisor, and Leadership Awards—individuals and teams whose dedication to excellence is advancing the profession.
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