Selected through a staff-led voting process, BAFT honors members who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to support the association’s mission and continue to drive the vision forward.
The BAFT Ambassador of the Year Award was presented at the BAFT Global Annual Meeting in Orlando last May 6, 2026. BAFT is proud to recognize the following individuals for their outstanding contributions to the association over the past year.
- Michael Babbitt, SVP, Head of Trade & SCF Sales, Pinnacle Financial Partners
- Lisa Chin, Global AML Head of Trade Finance Advisory, MUFG
- Paul Warfield, SVP, Managing Director, Global Advisory Solutions, Huntington Bank
Congratulations to our 2026 BAFT Ambassador of the Year Awardees!
