So Proud of Kristin

Barry (aka Kristin's Dad, Sealey's BDD, Paco's BDGD, etc) and I are so very proud of Kristin for this professional recognition in journalism excellence I have to share this news with you. 

In a congratulatory letter to Kristin on May 14th, Katie A. Walmsely, President of the prestigious Portfolio Management Association of Canada noted 

Although your article entitled “Modern Money: Building Financial Literacy in Children” was not selected in the top 3, the judges were very impressed with the article and the importance of the topic and wanted to provide honourable mention to you for your work.

You are the only journalist in addition to the 3 prize winners who will be honoured at this event.

Congratulations Kristin!

Look out Halifax, she's leaving Toronto on this high note and moving back to Nova Scotia!!!

Yep, this talented award-winning freelance journalist (University of King's College & Ryerson Graduate) with a diverse and impressive client base past and present will be setting up her virtual office in Atlantic Canada.   

PMAC Awards for Excellence in Investment Journalism Winners Announced

PMAC’s third annual awards celebrate the best in investment journalism

Diverse writings covering economics, capital markets, education and investment planning for various ages and stages

TORONTO, ON, May 22, 2014 – The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) announced the winners of its third annual PMAC Awards for Excellence in Investment Journalism (the PMAC Awards) today.

Honourable Mention: Kristin Kent, “Modern Money,” a series of helpful articles to empower parents to raise financially confident kids, in the Toronto Star.

“The winning works all go above and beyond to provide thoughtful and substantive articles on topical issues of interest to investors at different stages of life,” says PMAC President Katie Walmsley. “PMAC is pleased to salute Bryan Borzykowski, David Aston, Fiona Collie and Kristin Kent. Their work contributes to better investor knowledge and behaviour by helping novice and experienced investors navigate various aspects of the industry. That is exactly what the PMAC Awards for Excellence in Investment Journalism celebrate.

“These talented journalists help us each take a critical look at our investments and our role as stewards of our investments. They prompt us to ask important questions, not only about our investments, but about our money and what we need to do with it,” adds Walmsley.

The prizes, including the $5,000 first prize, will be presented at an investment industry event in Toronto on June 16, 2014.

Here's a link to the full media release: PMAC