SECTIONS
SECTION VII

Awards and

Recognition

James R. Vertin Award

The James R. Vertin Award is presented periodically to recognize individuals who have produced a body of research notable for its relevance and enduring value to investment professionals.
This award was established in 1996 to honor James R. Vertin, CFA, for his outstanding leadership in promoting excellence and relevancy in research and education.
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Research Foundation Society Award

The Research Foundation Society Award is an annual award to the CFA Institute member society or societies that do the best job of using Research Foundation content in an activity, product, or service. 
The goal of the award is to build a strong, effective working relationship between societies and the Research Foundation. 
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Research Foundation Leadership Circle

The Research Foundation Leadership Circle honors the following investment professionals whose outstanding commitment and contributions have benefited the CFA Institute Research Foundation.
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IN MEMORIAM: JAMES R. VERTIN, CFA

We are saddened to report the passing of James R. Vertin, CFA, a long-time contributor and volunteer at CFA Institute and the CFA Institute Research Foundation. 
Jim was a dedicated CFA Institute volunteer and gave a significant amount of his time to our organization over the years. In fact, in recognition of all his efforts, in 1996 the CFA Institute Research Foundation established the James R. Vertin Award in his honor. 
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Do you know....?

YOU'RE RIGHT!

Answer: A Practical Guide to Risk Management. Roughly 130,000 printed copies and PDF downloads have been recorded for A Practical Guide to Risk Management by Thomas Coleman—making this 2011 book the most popular ever.

VERY CLOSE!

Answer: A Practical Guide to Risk Management. Roughly 130,000 printed copies and PDF downloads have been recorded for A Practical Guide to Risk Management by Thomas Coleman—making this 2011 book the most popular ever.

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