NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessy Funds announced that it has received six 2018 STAR Awards, marking the tenth consecutive year that Hennessy Funds has been honored by the Investment Management Education Alliance (IMEA) and bringing the total number of STAR Awards received to 36. The STAR Awards are presented annually by the IMEA, a national industry trade association, and these prestigious awards recognize excellence in marketing, education, and communications, judged by peer companies in the investment management industry.

Hennessy Funds received awards for their recently redesigned website, thought leadership content, and educational videos. The firm was also recognized for "Best Overall Advisor Communications" among companies with assets under management of under $10 billion.

"We are pleased to be recognized by the IMEA in each of the last ten years, and we are particularly proud because STAR Award entries are judged by our investment management peers," said Neil Hennessy, President and Chief Investment Officer of Hennessy Funds. "We believe it is critical to keep our clients educated and informed, so we are thrilled to be honored for our efforts in doing so," he added.

About Hennessy Funds
Hennessy Funds offers a wide range of domestic equity, multi‑asset, and sector and specialty mutual funds. Hennessy is committed to its consistent and repeatable investment process, combining time-tested stock selection strategies with a highly disciplined, team-managed approach, and to superior service to shareholders.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other important information can be found in the Funds' summary and statutory prospectuses. To obtain a free prospectus, please call 800.966.4354 or visit hennessyfunds.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.  

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

The Hennessy Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC, Distributor.

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SOURCE Hennessy Advisors, Inc.