2019 Gala Honoring Dr. Janet Yellen and Laurence Fink

2019 Gala Honoring Dr. Janet Yellen and Laurence Fink

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Event Location:
Cipriani Wall Street
55 Wall Street
New York City

The Museum of American Finance honored the achievements of financial leaders in both the public and private sectors with two important awards at its 2019 Gala.

The Whitehead Award for Distinguished Public Service and Financial Leadership recognized the significant contributions of Dr. Janet Yellen, former chair of the Federal Reserve Board and distinguished fellow in residence at The Brookings Institution.

The Charles Schwab Financial Innovation Award, which recognizes individuals who have introduced new markets or new financial instruments to our financial system, was presented to Laurence D. Fink, chairman and CEO of BlackRock.

Read the remarks from the 2019 Gala and view photos from the event in the latest issue of Financial History magazine.

Support from our 2019 Gala Sponsors is deeply appreciated.