We celebrate members who share their time and skills as exceptional and dedicated volunteers making outstanding contributions to the CPA profession and/or not-for-profit or charitable organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
Be a member in good standing.
Demonstrates significant achievements as outlined in the selection criteria.
Is not a recipient of equivalent legacy award(s) or a board member of CPABC
Is not compensated/paid for the activity being recognized or employed by the profession for recognition of service to the profession.
Not unsuccessfully nominated for this award three or more times in the past seven years.
Nominees must be a CPA who are enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers with the profession and/or with one or more not-for-profit or charitable organizations. Their contributions should include:
Significant and meaningful contributions as a volunteer for a substantial period of time:
within community, charitable or other not-for-profit organizations, or
as a leader on a board, chapter, committee or initiative that furthered the CPA profession;
Known for openness honesty, integrity, professionalism, and providing leadership; Makes significant contributions in activities or events as a member, honorary chair, organizer, etc.;
High quality of work accomplished for, and a strong commitment to, the organizations;
Plays a key role in improving the organization’s models and practices and implementing new initiatives;
Achieves objectives that will have a strong positive impact for the organization.
Other
The nomination must be supported by more than one member of CPABC.
Where the nomination is community, not-for-profit or charity-based, non-members may propose the candidate.
