All-Star Municipal Analyst Awards

Name: Smith's All-Star Municipal Analyst Awards 2026
Start: 2026-12-02T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-02T14:30:00-05:00
Location: New York Marriott Downtown

Celebrating the people
and perspectives that advance
municipal finance.

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
New York Marriott Downtown

A tradition of distinction

Recognizing excellence in municipal analysis

Municipal finance depends on the people who ask better questions, bring judgment to complexity, and deepen the market’s understanding.

Since 1992, Smith’s All-Star Municipal Analyst Awards has recognized the professionals whose work advances the industry. Each year, the program brings that community together to honor analytical excellence, celebrate achievement, and recognize lasting contributions.

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2026 All-Star Municipal Analyst Team

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The next generation

2026 Deal of the Year

Aquarion Water Authority

Water System Revenue Bonds

Par amount	$2.353 bln.
Stated coupon	5.0%
Date of issuance	7/14/2026
Banker	BofA Securities
Legal	Pullman & Comley
Financial advisor	Acacia Financial Group

2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

Mark Paris

Invesco

From the trading desk to investment leadership, Mark Paris has spent more than three decades in municipal finance — a career of distinction and perspective.

2026 Blue Ribbon Ballot Committee

The committee nominates analysts to the All-Star ballot. Institutional investors then cast their votes, recognizing the expertise and judgment they rely on.

Ben Barber
Franklin Templeton
Bill Black
Saybrook Fund Advisors
Dan Close
Nuveen
Bill Delahunty
Morgan Stanley Investment Mgt.
Matt George
Allstate Insurance Co.
Paul Jungquist
Sit Investment Associates
John Miller
First Eagle Investments
Hector Negroni
Foundation Credit
Mark Paris
Invesco
Lauren Spalten
Victory Capital Management
Adam Weigold
Manulife Investment Management
Jeff Wilson
Saybrook Fund Advisors

Event details

An occasion to come together.

Join us in New York to celebrate the 2026 honorees and the community behind municipal finance.

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET

New York Marriott Downtown

85 West Street at Albany Street
New York, NY 10006

11:30 a.m.	Cocktail reception
12:00 p.m.	Luncheon
1:00 p.m.	Award presentations

Registration rates

Standard rate — $550 per person
Broker/Dealer & Underwriting Firms, Sell-Side Firms, Commercial Banks, Financial Advisors, Attorneys, Credit Enhancers, Corporate Trust, Rating Agencies

Investor rate — $325 per person
Mutual Funds, ETFs, Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Portfolio Managers

Issuer / Governmental rate — $175 per person

Groups of 3 or more: Standard $495 · Investors $292.50 · Issuer/Governmental $157.50 per person.

Cancellations are subject to a $100 service fee and are accepted up to 30 days prior to the conference. Substitutions from your company are accepted any time.

For event and registration inquiries:
pamkilbourn@smithsresearch.net

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All-Star Municipal Analyst Awards

A tradition of distinction