Kelly Young, Elaine Crocker, Seema R. Hingorani and Jennifer Prosek to be honored at 100 Women in Finance’s 25th Anniversary Gala in New York.

Their influence extends far beyond their individual achievements to the institutions they have strengthened, the opportunities they have created and the people they have helped and inspired.”

— Rehana Farrell, Chief Executive Officer, 100 Women in Finance

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — 100 Women in Finance (100WF) today announced Kelly Young, Chief Executive Officer of Acadian Asset Management, as the recipient of its 2026 Americas Industry Leadership Award. Elaine Crocker, Seema R. Hingorani and Jennifer Prosek will receive special 25th Anniversary honors recognizing their leadership, service and impact.

The four leaders will be celebrated at the 2026 New York Gala on November 3 at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Kelly Young will receive the Americas Industry Leadership Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership, professional achievements and enduring contributions to finance. Since joining Acadian Asset Management in 2009, Young has driven the firm’s global growth and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2023.

Elaine Crocker, President of Moore Capital Management, will receive the Legacy Builder Award in recognition of her longstanding leadership and service to 100 Women in Finance. Her distinguished career has made an enduring impact on the alternative investment industry and the 100WF community.

Hingorani, Founder and Chair of Girls Who Invest and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, will receive the Trailblazer Award. The award celebrates a leader who founded an organization supported by a 100WF grant, demonstrating the transformative impact of investing in women. Through Girls Who Invest, Hingorani has expanded pathways into investment management for the next generation.

Jennifer Prosek will receive the Champion of Change Award for her work advancing opportunities for women in finance. As Founder and Managing Partner of Prosek Partners, Prosek has expanded access, developed talent and created pathways for others to succeed.

“Kelly Young, Elaine Crocker, Seema R. Hingorani and Jennifer Prosek are extraordinary leaders, and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments during this milestone year,” said Rehana Farrell, Chief Executive Officer of 100 Women in Finance. “Their influence extends far beyond their individual accomplishments to the institutions they have strengthened, the opportunities they have created and the people they have helped and inspired.”

The gala is part of 100WF’s yearlong 25 Years of Impact celebration and will bring together leaders from across the global finance community to recognize exceptional industry leadership, celebrate the organization’s legacy and look ahead to the organization’s future.

About 100 Women in Finance

100 Women in Finance is a global nonprofit membership organization established in 2001 and committed to strengthening the finance industry by empowering women to achieve their professional potential at every career stage. More than 600 volunteers and corporate partners support its education, peer engagement and impact initiatives in more than 30 locations worldwide.

Visit https://100women.org to learn more.

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