Global MAIA Awards Honor Financial Literacy Champions

The prestigious Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (MAIAs) took place on February 29th, convening a distinguished panel of judges to celebrate groundbreaking initiatives that promote financial literacy and inclusion worldwide. Among the esteemed judges was Will Huang, CEO of the innovative fintech company GoodWhale.

Huang expressed immense honor in participating on the panel that recognizes impactful work in this crucial domain. Empowering people with financial knowledge is a fundamental right, and GoodWhale passionately champions this cause daily. Joining fellow advocates at the prestigious MAIAs was a privilege.

Diverse Expertise Fuels Purposeful Judging

The judging panel for these prestigious financial literacy awards included investment professionals, academics, fintech founders, and experts in regulation and philanthropy. The panel featured both new members and returning judges, as well as past winners, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in addressing financial literacy challenges.

Notable judges included professors, CEOs, economists, and financial strategists from prestigious global institutions and organizations. Their combined expertise and dedication were crucial in selecting the most deserving winners.

Aligned Missions: Financial Empowerment

GoodWhale strives to empower people to live their best lives, unfettered by financial constraints. The highly-regarded MAIA awards seamlessly align with this mission by spotlighting groundbreaking work in advancing financial literacy globally.

Partnership for Sustainable Finance Literacy

This year’s MAIA event also marked the start of a three-year partnership with the Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics (SKBI) as the official Knowledge Partner. This collaboration underscores the growing importance of sustainable finance literacy and skills.

SKBI sponsored the inaugural “Sim Kee Boon Institute for Sustainable Finance Literacy Prize” category, awarding S$1,000 for excellence in green financial literacy education. The institute specializes in financial economics research, education, sustainable finance, fintech, and macroeconomic analysis.

As advocates worldwide intensify efforts to build more financially literate societies, the prestigious MAIAs play an indispensable role in amplifying their impact. GoodWhale’s involvement as a judge reaffirms the company’s steadfast commitment to democratizing financial empowerment globally.

Join the global financial literacy movement by visiting the MAIAs’ website at maiawards.org and exploring their initiatives. Empower yourself further by becoming part of GoodWhale’s community dedicated to promoting financial education and helping people live their best lives, unrestrained by money concerns. Join the  GoodWhale community and sign up for their app to embark on your own journey towards financial freedom.