NYSSCPA Awards Program

By Nereida Gomez, Manager, Committee Services

Certified public accountants throughout New York state give generously of their free time to better their profession and to assist with community causes and projects in the public interest. The New York State Society of CPAs recognizes these volunteer and professional commitments through an awards program designed to highlight outstanding service and to recognize professional development. The following awards are presented each year to qualified CPAs who are Society members:

Arthur J. Dixon Public Service Award
Recognizes CPAs who have distinguished themselves in community, charitable or civic activities on an ongoing basis.

NYSSCPA Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes CPAs who have distinguished themselves as Society leaders and have given outstanding service to the Society and profession through publications, public service and other activities.

Dr. Emanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award
Highlights outstanding service and professional development in education.

Outstanding CPA in Government Award
Highlights outstanding service and professional development in government.

Outstanding CPA in Industry Award
Highlights outstanding service and professional development in industry.

Nominations

This form can be used to nominate a CPA Society member for any of the above awards. Please indicate in the form the award you are nominating an individual for. A separate sheet should be attached highlighting the qualifications and contributions of the nominee, particularly as they pertain to the award. All completed nomination packages should be postmarked or delivered to the NYSSCPA, 3 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016 - 5991, Attn: Nereida Gomez, by Jan. 10, 2003.

Award winners will be announced at the Society’s Annual Dinner and Election Meeting in May. The committee will notify only the award winners and their nominators so they can make arrangements to be present at the dinner.

Questions

Please call the NYSSCPA at (212) 719-8358 or (800) 697-7272.

Click here for the Nomination Form for NYSSCPA Awards.