100 Women in Finance names 2026 award recipients for anniversary gala

100 Women in Finance has named Kelly Young, Elaine Crocker, Seema R. Hingorani and Jennifer Prosek for honors to be presented at its Nov. 3 New York Gala. The awards highlight leadership in finance and mark the nonprofit’s 25th anniversary year.

Why it matters: - 100 Women in Finance is using its 25th anniversary to spotlight leaders who have shaped finance and expanded opportunity for women. - The honorees reflect influence across asset management, investment leadership, talent development and industry access. - The gala is part of the organization’s yearlong 25 Years of Impact celebration.

What happened: - 100 Women in Finance announced Kelly Young, chief executive officer of Acadian Asset Management, as the 2026 Americas Industry Leadership Award recipient. - Elaine Crocker, president of Moore Capital Management, Seema R. Hingorani, founder and chair of Girls Who Invest and managing director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, and Jennifer Prosek, founder and managing partner of Prosek Partners, will receive special 25th Anniversary honors. - The four leaders will be recognized at the 2026 New York Gala on Nov. 3 at Cipriani 42nd Street.

The details: - Kelly Young has been at Acadian Asset Management since 2009 and was named chief executive officer in 2023. - 100 Women in Finance said the Americas Industry Leadership Award recognizes Young’s leadership, professional achievements and contributions to finance. - Elaine Crocker will receive the Legacy Builder Award for longstanding leadership and service to 100 Women in Finance. - Crocker’s career has had an impact on the alternative investment industry and the 100 Women in Finance community. - Seema R. Hingorani will receive the Trailblazer Award. - The Trailblazer Award honors a leader who founded an organization supported by a 100WF grant. - Girls Who Invest has expanded pathways into investment management for the next generation. - Jennifer Prosek will receive the Champion of Change Award for advancing opportunities for women in finance. - Prosek has worked to expand access, develop talent and create pathways for others to succeed. - 100 Women in Finance said the awards recognize leadership, service and impact. - The gala will bring together leaders from the global finance community to recognize industry leadership, celebrate the organization’s legacy and look ahead to its future.

Between the lines: - The awards show how 100 Women in Finance is tying its anniversary year to a broader message about representation and career access in finance. - Honoring both investment leaders and founders of talent pipeline organizations suggests the group is highlighting influence beyond firm performance alone. - The mix of awards also signals an emphasis on mentorship, institutional change and long-term industry development.

What's next: - 100 Women in Finance will host the New York Gala on Nov. 3. - The organization will continue its yearlong 25 Years of Impact celebration. - The nonprofit said it will keep advancing education, peer engagement and impact initiatives across more than 30 locations worldwide.

The bottom line: - 100 Women in Finance is using its anniversary gala to honor four leaders whose careers helped shape finance and widen opportunity for women in the industry.

More information is available at 100 Women in Finance and on LinkedIn.