15 Years of Fostering Success for Tomorrow’s Female Leaders
The Brokers Trust Insurance Group Award in Memory of Gena Giansante
Since its establishment in 2009, 15 remarkable women have held the distinction of being named recipient of The Brokers Trust Insurance Group Award in Memory of Gena Giansante, a former BBA and MBA student at the Schulich School of Business. Given annually to incoming female MBA students majoring in accounting or finance, the award aims to empower Schulich’s next generation of female business leaders to excel in their studies and elevate their career trajectory after graduation.
“It has been an honour to support so many talented women over the years who have contributed to making this award meaningful by embracing the opportunity and applying it to their education and career” said Pina Memme, Managing Director, Personal Insurance, Brokers Trust Insurance Group. “They carry forward the legacy of not only this award, but also the values of empowerment, resilience and leadership that Gena Giansante embodied. They are all part of a powerful network of women who are not only succeeding in business but are also inspiring the next generation of leaders.”
Carrying forward this legacy is Lovepreet Singh (MMGT ‘22, MBA ‘25) this year’s recipient of the Brokers Trust Award. Lovepreet continues her Schulich journey as she pursues her MBA in Finance, after successfully earning her Master of Management degree, with distinction, in 2022. “This award has allowed me to pursue my education with less financial burden, for which I am eternally grateful.”
Sofiya Shynkar (MBA ‘25) joined this impressive roster, as the 2023-2024 recipient. Sofiya moved to Canada from Ukraine seven years ago looking to turn her passion for leading people and nurturing talent into a successful career in finance. “This recognition will have a huge impact on my future. It also motivates me to continue giving back to my community and aspire to pay it forward by providing scholarships to future students.”
Having recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, Brokers Trust Insurance Group continues its company’s legacy of giving back to communities and causes that cultivate growth, create opportunities and contribute to a brighter future for everyone. “We believe in the transformative power of education, and we take pride in playing a vital role in nurturing Schulich’s future generations of female leaders who will change the face of business for the better,” declared Pina Memme.
To find out how you can support Schulich’s future female changemakers through scholarships, contact Catherine Hardman at chardman@schulich.yorku.ca.