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Charles H. Dow Award Committee

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The Charles H. Dow Award Committee oversees the administration of the Charles H. Dow Award, which recognizes original research that advances technical analysis globally. Composed of active Charter Holders and Professional Members, the committee manages the award’s full lifecycle, including setting criteria, appointing an independent panel of judges, and certifying winners to the Board. Their work ensures a rigorous, blind review process that upholds intellectual rigor and objectivity. By highlighting innovative and practical research, the committee supports the ongoing development and credibility of technical analysis as a discipline.

Mission

The Charles H. Dow Award Committee’s mission is to uphold the highest standards in recognizing original research that contributes meaningfully to the field of technical analysis. The committee establishes transparent award criteria and oversees a blind judging process conducted by independent experts to ensure impartiality and integrity. It values intellectual rigor, objectivity, and the legacy of Charles H. Dow by promoting research that is both innovative and applicable to modern financial markets. Through its stewardship, the committee fosters a dynamic and evidence-based body of knowledge that benefits members, candidates, and the broader technical analysis community.
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Sandra StoutenburgSandra Stoutenburg
Eric ConradsEric Conrads
Vincent M. RandazzoVincent M. Randazzo
Mike MoodyMike Moody
Vipul RamaiyaVipul Ramaiya
Stephen SuttmeierStephen Suttmeier
Ari WaldAri Wald
Heather HigginsHeather Higgins
Alayna ScottAlayna Scott

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SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

CMT Association committees are standing bodies of charterholders who steward a specific function of the Association — curriculum, ethics, governance, programming, and more. Committee members are appointed based on qualifications and experience.

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage award lifecycle
    Coordinate all stages of the Charles H. Dow Award process, from call for submissions through final selection and announcement
  • Promote original research
    Encourage and recognize high-quality, innovative research contributions within the technical analysis community
  • Conduct blind judging
    Implement a rigorous, unbiased evaluation process to assess submissions without revealing author identities
  • Certify award winners
    Formally validate and present the selected winning paper(s) to the CMT Association Board for approval
  • Advance technical knowledge
    Support the growth and dissemination of the global body of knowledge in technical analysis through the award

Core Activities

  • Establish and publicize award criteria
    Establish and publicize award criteria and submission process
  • Appoint an independent, expert panel of judges
  • Enforce the independence and objectivity of the judges
  • Publicize the award, submissions, and winners
  • Solicit innovative and practical research submissions