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Baird Funds Awards and Recognition

At Baird, our success is measured by the success of our clients. The awards and recognitions we’ve earned reflect a consistent commitment to disciplined investment management, thoughtful risk oversight, and long‑term partnerships built on trust.

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Morningstar

Several of our fixed income mutual funds carry a Gold Morningstar Medalist Analyst Rating™, reflecting our ongoing dedication to excellence in bond fund management.

Morningstar Gold Rating LogosBaird Short-Term Bond Fund (BSBIX)
Morningstar Gold Rating LogosBaird Ultra-Short Bond Fund (BUBIX)
Morningstar Gold Rating LogosBaird Aggregate Bond Fund (BAGIX)
Morningstar Gold Rating LogosBaird Core Plus Bond Fund (BCOIX)

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Lipper Fund Awards

LSEG Lipper Funds Awards Winner 2026 United States
Baird Municipal Bond Funds Win 2026 Lipper Awards

LSEG Lipper Fund Awards recognize funds demonstrating consistently strong risk adjusted returns.

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Two Baird Bond Funds Receive Lipper Awards

In 2025, two municipal bond funds awarded for 3- and 5-year returns.

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Pensions & Investments

Pension & Investments 2025 Best Places to Work in Money Management: 14-year winner
A Best Workplace in Money Management

Consistent recognition as a great workplace helps attract and retain top talent.

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Pensions & Investments 2025 Influential Women in Institutional Investing - Rising Star
Alice Ambrowiak Named Pensions & Investments Rising Star

Recognizes women making a significant impact early in their career in the institutional investing industry

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Mary Ellen Stanek, Museum of American Finance, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence

Mary Ellen Stanek recognized for a career of distinction, reflecting values of leadership, integrity and service.

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