John Brooks Memorial Award

This award is presented annually to recognize the author of the best Master of Financial Technician (MFTA) research paper.

In Memory of John Brooks

John Brooks was a highly respected technical securities analyst whose distinguished career spanned several prominent Wall Street firms, including Edwards & Hanley, Robinson-Humphrey, and Lowry Research, where he served as Senior Vice President and Senior Analyst.

A pioneer in the field of technical analysis, John was a co-founder and Past President of the Market Technicians Association (MTA) and among the first recipients of the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation in the United States. In 1985, he helped establish the International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA) and later served as its Chairman from 1996 to 1998. As long-time Chairman of the Market Technicians Association Educational Foundation, John played a pivotal role in creating accredited university-level courses in technical securities analysis, helping to advance professional education and standards throughout the industry.

John was also a co-founder of the American Association of Professional Technical Analysts (AAPTA) and served on its Board of Directors. He was the author of the highly acclaimed book Mastering Technical Analysis, published by McGraw-Hill in 2005. His many professional honors included the Market Technicians Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Technical Analysis and the Technical Securities Analysts Association of San Francisco's Lifetime Award for Outstanding Achievement in Technical Analysis. In recognition of his lifelong dedication to promoting technical analysis worldwide, John was also elected a Fellow of the Society of Technical Analysts (STA) in the United Kingdom.

Through his leadership, scholarship, and commitment to education, John Brooks left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire technical analysts around the world.

Recipients of the John Brooks Award