NYSSCPA Awards Program

By Nereida Gomez, Senior 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 attained a high level of public service and 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 the profession through dedicated service, publications, public service and
other activities.

Dr. Emanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award

Highlights outstanding service and professional development in education. The award is designed to recognize accounting educators for distinguished service and excellence in teaching and for contribution to and promotion of the accounting profession.

Outstanding CPA in Government Award

Highlights outstanding service and professional development in government. These CPAs have distinguished themselves by making a significant contribution to the increased effectiveness of their government organization and have also contributed to the enhancement of the CPA profession in
the government arena.

Outstanding CPA in Industry Award

Highlights outstanding service and professional development in industry. Recognizes industry CPAs who have made significant contributions to their business or industry by creating value, leading by
example, championing new solutions, inspiring others and promoting the CPA as the premier professional designation 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 to highlight the qualifications and contributions of the nominee, particularly as they pertain to the award.

Nomination forms can also be found on the Society’s Web site at www.nysscpa.org under the “For Your Info” heading.

All completed nomination packages should be postmarked or delivered to the NYSSCPA, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5991, Attn: Nereida Gomez, by Jan. 29, 2009.

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

Questions

Please contact Nereida Gomez at 212-719-8358, 800-697-7272, or ngomez@nysscpa.org.

Click here for the Nomination Form for NYSSCPA Awards.