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Press Release: Indiana CPA Society announces 2022 CPA Celebration Award Winners


May 16, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana CPA Society honored the state's top CPAs at its annual CPA Celebration on May 13. Each individual was nominated by their peers or Society staff and selected by an awards committee comprised of members of the board of directors.

Congratulations to the following winners in each category for making significant contributions to their companies, communities and the profession:

Advocacy
Robert Lazard, CPA-Retired
Indianapolis
This award recognizes significant contributions advocating for the CPA profession through government relations.


Building Bridges to the Profession
E. ZeNai Brooks, CPA
Controller – Corporate Responsibility & Foundation, Cummins, Indianapolis
This award recognizes an individual or firm committed to building and diversifying the talent pipeline.


Chair's Award
Derrick Burks
Retired Partner – Ernst & Young, LLP, Indianapolis
This award is selected by the prior Chair for guidance, assistance and support during the Chair's term.

Distinguished Sevice
Martha Nommay, CPA
Director of Finance & Operations – Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis
This award is the Society's highest honor and recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the CPA profession, the AICPA and/or the Society on numerous levels.

Emerging Leaders
Jud Brown, CPA
Campaign Finance Compliance Partner – Bee Compliance LLC, Speedway

Jordan Chavis, CPA
Business Analysis Advisor – Eli Lilly and Company, Greenwood

Cody Newport, CPA
Senior Manager – Kruggel Lawton CPAs, Goshen
 
This award recognizes up-and-coming leaders who have already demonstrated initiative in the profession and made significant contributions to the overall success of his/her employer.
 
Innovation
John Seale, CPA, CITP
Managing Partner – RBSK Partners PC, Brookville
This award recognizes a transformative individual or firm implementing unique, forward-thinking activities designed to address future issues and needs.


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About the Indiana CPA Society

The Indiana CPA Society is a statewide professional association representing nearly 7,000 CPAs and accounting professionals who are transforming business in Indiana.



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