30th Annual FCS Portfolio Awards Gala

Recap

On May 2, 2024, 525 financial marketing, communications and media professionals from more than 130 companies gathered at the Ziegfeld Ballroom for the 30th Annual Financial Communications Society (FCS) Portfolio Awards. At the black tie gala, the FCS inducted three campaigns into its Portfolio Hall of Fame, celebrated the first three graduates of its new Marketing Scholars program, and announced total charitable donations over the past 12 months exceeding $125,000.

From among the 272 award winning entries, the top prize, the Judges’ Choice Award, was won by State Street Global Advisors, for its“MDY Mid-Cap Cup” integrated marketing campaign, created with agency partner McCann NY. The event marketing component of the campaign won the Best in Show B2B award. SSGA’s campaign was selected by consensus from among the judging panel of 49 industry experts who each nominated their favorite from among a record 600+ entries.

For full details on the FCS Portfolio Awards and Gala, read our news release.

THE GALA IS SOLD OUT!

The 30th Annual FCS Portfolio Awards Gala Dinner & After Party will be held at the amazing Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.  Our legendary black tie event will again be staged in this famed landmark for another unforgettable in-person experience.

We’d like to thank that our headline sponsors: Gold: MassMutual, Silver: Mizuho Americas, and Bronze: Invesco QQQ, McKinney, and McCann, and the sponsor of our Judges’ Choice Award: Dotdash Meredith.

To learn more about the Awards and the Gala, please visit our dedicated Portfolio Awards page.

PROGRAM:

  • 5:30pm Cocktail Reception sponsored by Arbor Realty Trust
  • 7:00pm Plated Gourmet Dinner
  • 7:30pm
    • Welcome
    • Announcement of 2024 FCS Race for Kids Donation
    • Induction Ceremony for the FCS Hall of Fame, Class of 2024
    • 30th Annual FCS Portfolio Awards Presentation
    • 9:00pm After Party with DJ and dancing until 11:00pm, sponsored by Forbes

  • Start May 2, 2024 05:30 PM EDT
  • End May 2, 2024 11:00 PM EDT
  • Location Ziegfeld Ballroom 141 West 54th Street NYC

Speakers

Award Presenter Max Alex

Head of Brand & Creative Services

Max Alex is Executive Director, Head of Brand & Creative Services at Mizuho Americas, which he joined in 2021.

Award Presenter Jessica Fernandez

SVP, Chief Marketing Officer

Jessica Fernandez is the Chief Marketing Officer for Calamos Investments, which she joined in 2022.

Award Presenter Jaime Mann

Head of Creative Services & Global Brand Management

Jaime Mann is VP/MD, Head of Creative Services & Global Brand Management at AllianceBernstein, which she joined in 2019.

Award Presenter Bob O’Leary

SVP, Enterprise Integrated Marketing

Bob O’Leary is SVP, Enterprise Integrated Marketing at Travelers, which he joined in 2023.

Award Presenter Rob Quan

Head of North America Intermediary Marketing

Rob Quan is Head of North America Intermediary Marketing at State Street Global Advisors, which he joined in 2014.

Award Presenter Patty Sachs

President, Global Groupe Client Lead – Citi

Patty Sachs is President, Global Groupe Client Lead – Citi, at Publicis Groupe, which she joined in 2019.

Sponsors