Each year the Indiana CPA Society pays tribute to CPAs who have served
their profession and/or communities in a commendable manner. The
contributions these people make reflect positively on the individuals
as well as the CPA designation.
Award nominations are due Aug. 1. Award recipients will be recognized at
the annual CPA Celebration on Oct. 17, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in
Indianapolis.
Nomination Form
Emerging Leaders Award
This award recognizes up to five up-and-coming leaders of the
profession. Nominees must:
- demonstrate leadership or initiative within the profession
- have made significant contributions to the overall success of the
nominee's employer
- be 34 years of age or under on Dec. 31, 2007
Outstanding Community Service Award
This award recognizes the outstanding service of a CPA to Society, CPA
profession and community over a long period of time. Three to five
recipients, representing different regions of the state, will be
chosen. Nominees must:
- have made significant contributions to community service and the
CPA profession
- have a long history of providing such services
Outstanding CPA in Public Practice Award
This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of a CPA employed in
public practice. Nominees must:
- be employed in public practice
- contribute to the growth and success of the his/her firm
- have an interest in providing emerging CPA services to clientele
Outstanding CPA in Business & Industry Award
This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of a CPA employed
in business and industry. Nominees must:
- be employed in business and industry
- have been instrumental in the success of the nominee's employer,
or have made a notable entrepreneurial achievement
Outstanding Educator Award
This award recognizes an accounting educator who has made significant
contributions to education and to the profession. Nominees must:
- be either a full-time or recently retired accounting professor at
an Indiana college or university
- provide excellence in classroom teaching and student motivation
- contribute to the CPA profession through active involvement in
professional activities
CPA Advocacy Award
This award recognizes the contributions of an INCPAS member for
advocating the CPA profession through government relations.
Nominees must:
- have made significant contributions to the Society's initiatives
in the legislative and/or regulatory arenas
- participate as a Legislative Key Person, Political Action Committee
contributor or have played another role in governmental affairs
- advocate the CPA profession through relationships with state or
federal legislators and/or regulators
Visit the CPA Celebration page for more information on this year's event.