Panu Kalmi – Best Academic Project or Paper Runner-up | The MAIAs 2022
Panu Kalmi – Best Academic Project or Paper Runner-up | The MAIAs 2022 The importance of financial literacy is gaining acceptance worldwide, but it needs to be delivered in the most effective way possible. Education about money should last a lifetime, so optimising how it is taught is essential. That is why the MAIAward judges […]
The Missing Second Semester – Best Book Runner-up | The MAIAs 2022
The Missing Second Semester – Best Book Runner-up | The MAIAs 2022 MAIA co-founder Michael Gilmore is a big fan of books that educate people about money. “There are many ways to spread knowledge on this topic, which is why the MAIAs have multiple categories. As an author and promoter of financial literacy, I truly […]
The Young Investors Society (YIS) Access Initiative – Best Project for Under-Served Communities | The MAIAs 2022
The Young Investors Society (YIS) Access Initiative – Best Project for Under-Served Communities | The MAIAs 2022 “The people who need financial education more than any others are often the least likely to receive it,” said MAIA co-founder, Michael Gilmore, “leading to worsening environments and them even becoming victims of predatory behaviour. It’s why we […]
Lacey Filipich “Money School” – Best Book | The MAIAs 2022
Lacey Filipich “Money School” – Best Book | The MAIAs 2022 Best Book was one of only two categories in the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards 2022 to be decided by public vote. MAIA co-founder, Michael Gilmore, explained, “Expert views are going to shape the way we think and teach about money, and we are […]
finEDge – Best Non-profit for School-age Education | The MAIAs 2022
finEDge – Best Non-profit for School-age Education | The MAIAs 2022 Understanding that financial literacy and education aren’t just about passing a test is an important part of what the MAIAs. “We want students to define their own visions of financial well-being – there is no one right answer,” said Rebecca Maxcy, Director of the […]
Rishi Vamdatt “Easy Peasy Finance” – Best Influencer | The MAIAs 2022
Rishi Vamdatt “Easy Peasy Finance” – Best Influencer | The MAIAs 2022 The younger people are when they learn about financial literacy, the longer they have to enjoy the benefits. “Although the MAIAs aim to promote financial literacy for all, the best time to start learning is when people are still in school,” MAIA co-founder […]
MoneyPrep – Best Non-Financial Services Company | The MAIAs 2022
MoneyPrep – Best Non-Financial Services Company | The MAIAs 2022 Children might think finance is a little dull – why not gamify it? MAIA co-founder Michael Gilmore and the other judges loved the approach taken by MoneyPrep and gave it a well-deserved MAIAward. “Everyone should learn about money as early as possible. We loved MoneyPrep’s […]
KFI Global – Best For-profit School-age Education | The MAIAs 2022
KFI Global – Best For-profit School-age Education | The MAIAs 2022 As teenagers approach adulthood, how can they make informed decisions without any financial education? The MAIA judges, and co-founder Michael Gilmore, noted that even though this was an age when young are about to enter the adult world, they are rarely offered any financial […]
Prof. Annamaria Lusardi – Best Academic Project or Paper | The MAIAs 2022
Prof. Annamaria Lusardi – Best Academic Project or Paper | The MAIAs 2022 The academic literature on financial literacy is growing, but a paper by renowned academic Annamaria Lusardi has provided the first worldwide meta-analysis showing how beneficial it can be. In fact, it was so good that it won a MAIA! The MAIA judges […]
Finance at School – Best Non-Profit Adult Financial Education | The MAIAs 2022
Finance at School – Best Non-Profit Adult Financial Education | The MAIAs 2022 Finanzas en el Cole (Finance at School) is a training program that provides public education teachers with financial knowledge. It is designed to empower teachers to make more informed and responsible decisions about finance and related products and services. This information can […]