2011 Honoree: BATS Europe in the categories of Editor’s Choice and Best New Clearing Service for Preferred Interoperable Clearing

The ninth annual Financial News Awards for Excellence in Trading and Technology, Europe, reward the boldest and most innovative companies and initiatives, recognising vision, courage and triumph over adversity.

Honoree: BATS Global Markets

For the second year in a row, BATS Global Markets was honored by The Kansas City Business Journal’s "Champions of Business" awards program, which identifies area companies that have exhibited sustained excellence.

2011 Honoree: Joe Ratterman, President & CEO – Ranked #7 on "Tech 50" list

2010 Honoree: Joe Ratterman, President & CEO – Ranked #9 on "Tech 40" list

Institutional Investor's annual ranking identifies the Top 40 technology architects and entrepreneurs who have risen to the top of their profession and continue to push toward a higher-tech future.

2011 Honoree: Mark Hemsley, CEO, BATS Europe – Ranked #4 in Market Infrastructure

2010 Honoree: Mark Hemsley, CEO, BATS Europe – Ranked #6 in Market Infrastructure

2009 Honoree: Mark Hemsley, CEO, BATS Europe – Ranked #6 in Market Infrastructure

Every year, the Financial News FN 100 list identifies the most influential people in European financial markets. BATS Europe CEO Mark Hemsley has been named to the list for the third consecutive year.

2011 Honoree: Chris Isaacson, Chief Operating Officer

The "40 Under Forty" program honors 40 top area business leaders under the age of 40 each year. The program was established in 1998 by Ingram's, a respected publication among local businesses and is considered a top honor in the Kansas City community.

Honoree: Joe Ratterman, President & CEO

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

Honoree: BATS Global Markets

The Corporate Report 100 list from Ingram’s, a respected publication among local businesses, recognizes the Kansas City region’s fastest-growing companies.

Honoree: Tami Schademann, Chief Regulatory Officer

The Ingram’s WeKC (Women Executives – Kansas City) honor recognizes the Kansas City region’s leading women in business. BATS Chief Regulatory Officer Tami Schademann was one of nine local women selected for this honor, which was awarded in October 2010.