Charlottesville, Virginia Jul 19, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - The CFA Institute is a global community of over 175,000 finance professionals who are determined to develop and uphold professional excellence in the investment community.  

Established by the Board of Governors, the award celebrates individuals who embody the CFA institute mission. The award recognizes someone who has made significant contributions to CFA Institute and/or CFA Societies through leadership, exceptional stewardship, and outstanding service. This inspirational leader will have made a real impact and influenced and motivated other volunteers to work on behalf of the organization's mission for the betterment of the investment industry. (CFA Institute)

"It's an honor to acknowledge these people who have made an incredible impact on our organization and our industry. I am delighted that CFA Institute recognizes him as an individual who has distinguished himself by actively contributing to the betterment of the investment profession, leading by example, and inspiring others to do the same," said Margaret Franklin, President, and CEO of CFA Institute.

Over the past decade, Sameer's CFA Institute contributions include:

• Speaker at 40+ CFA member societies.
• Active author contributor with Enterprising Investor. 
• Educators at colleges & universities introduce the merits of the CFA program. 
• Senior Grader of CFA Exams. 
• Special Projects, including "Why We Volunteer".
• Providing employment and sponsorship to CFA candidates in Asia and Africa through Girl Power Talk. 
• Past host of the CFA Institute talk show, The Topic @ Hand.
• Past board member, CFA Institute Seminar for Global Investors. 

Sameer said, "I am honored to receive the 2022 Inspirational Leader Award recognition by CFA Institute. I view it as a responsibility to pay it forward by developing the next generation of CFA Charterholders. Raising awareness globally on how earning the CFA designation can change the course of your life is near and dear to my heart. At Girl Power Talk, we are committed to mentoring and sponsoring young women through the program."

Learn more about CFA Institute: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/ 

Learn more about Sameer Somal: https://www.sameersomal.com/

Learn more about Blue Ocean Global Technology: https://www.blueoceanglobaltech.com/ 

Learn more about Girl Power Talk: https://girlpowertalk.com/