Announced at the 2025 Global Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on May 6, BAFT is proud to recognize the following individuals for their outstanding contributions to the association over the past year.
- Miriam Ratkovicova, Managing Director, Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics, LLP
- Emy Ruiz, SVP, Head of Global Transaction Banking, Fifth Third Bank
BAFT honors members who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to support the association’s mission and continue to drive the vision forward. Selected through a staff-led voting process, the BAFT Ambassador of the Year Award celebrates those who have made a significant impact on the association in 2025. The awards were presented during the BAFT Global Annual Meeting.

