The Tribune

The winner of the financial services Student of the Year Award has again won an initial contribution towards an investment account at CFAL.

The Bahamian investment house, together with the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) and the University of The Bahamas, organises and sponsors the award in a bid to encourage the next generation of finance professionals.

Tyrone L Pratt Jr, the 2019 award recipient, recently graduated from the University of The Bahamas with a bachelor of business administration degree in economics and finance (with distinction). A native of San Salvador, he has served as vice-president of the university’s economic Society and co-chairperson of the School of Business steering committee.

He also was a member of the University of The Bahamas’ team for the Global CFA Research Challenge in 2018. Mr Pratt has received numerous awards, including the Livingstone Evans Memorial Award Economics and Finance (2019); Honoree for the National Youth Award in Youth Leadership (2018); Honoree for the National Youth Award in Education (2016); Young Unsung Hero Award (2016); National Award for the Economics BGCSE examination (2015); Alpha Phi Alpha Honoree (2014); Bahamas Outstanding Student Foundation Award (2014); Jones Communications Network Award (2014); and Cancer Society of The Bahamas Outstanding Youth Award for the island of San Salvador (2013).