From time to time, news media and other organizations single out some of our funds for special recognition. Here are some of the Kudos this fund has received.

William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund - Kudos

The Wall Street Journal  - 1/6/2010

William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund is ranked among the top-performing small cap growth funds for the year ended December 31, 2009

Morningstar.com - 9/3/2009

In Morningstar's "Fund Spy" column, senior fund analyst Andrew Gogerty announces six funds with the potential to win the award for Morningstar Domestic-Stock Manager of the Year. In the article, titled, "Six Early Contenders for Domestic-Stock Manager of the Year," Gogerty writes, "Brewer and team are benefiting from both stock selection and portfolio positioning, as many of the fund's top holdings have been home runs so far this year...Brewer's experience in micro-caps--a key driver of returns here--furthers its long-term appeal"

The Wall Street Journal - 9/2/2009

In 'The Journal Report,' The Wall Street Journal's monthly review of mutual funds, William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund ranked among top-performing small-cap growth funds for year-to-date performance as of August, 31, 2009.  The table where the Fund is listed is titled, "Category Kings in 16 Realms," (page R2)

The Wall Street Journal - 6/1/2009

In The Wall Street Journal's quarterly review of mutual funds ("The Journal Report"), William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund is ranked as the top-performing small-cap growth fund for year-to-date return as of May 29, 2009

The Wall Street Journal - 5/13/2009

In an article by Sam Mamudi titled, “After 2008 Pain, Some Funds Revive; Worst-Hit Portfolios' Bets Pay Off," William Blair Small Cap Growth Fund is highlighted as the top-performing growth fund this year and Portfolio Managers Mike Balkin and Karl Brewer were cited for their management. In the article, Mamudi writes that Morningstar Analyst Greg Brown gives particular credit to the William Blair Fund's managers for sticking with their approach even in a terrible market. "Investors emotions are so fickle, and to have that manager's state of mind [and buy stocks at the bottom], it's incredible," he said.

The Wall Street Journal - 5/4/2009

In 'The Journal Report,' The Wall Street Journal's quarterly review of mutual funds, William Blair Small Cap Growth is ranked as the top-performing small-cap growth fund for year-to-date return as of April 30, 2009. The table where the Fund is listed is titled, "Category Kings in 16 Realms," (page R2)