Awards – old

Recognizing Member Excellence & Achievement since 1983

Through the outstanding member awards and Women to Watch programs the Society strives to honor and celebrate those individuals whose efforts and contributions advance the goals of NMSCPA and the CPA profession! Nominations are accepted all year, and awards are presented at the annual Pride in the Profession Luncheon held each fall.

There are nine distinct categories for member awards: Community Service; Accounting Educator; Corporate Practice; Government; Public Practice; New Member; Lifetime Achievement; Women to Watch Emerging Leader; Woman to Watch Experienced Leader.

Nominations must be made in writing by a Society member and sent to the Awards Committee.

Nomination Process

1. First, decide whom you will nominate and the category that best fits your nominee.
   View Award Categories
2. Next, gather your nomination materials and submit them to the Society by email or mail; PDFs and hard copy packets are accepted.
   • Nomination form – submit online or with the rest of the packet.
   • Nominee’s resume or bio – a detailed LinkedIn profile displaying the nominee’s work history may be substituted if the resume is not available.
   • Letters of recommendation – written by colleagues, clients, nonprofits, etc.
     If applicable, articles written by or about the nominee.
   • Other supporting evidence.
3. Society staff will confirm the receipt of the nomination packet and the nominee’s eligibility, and then present the completed packet to the Awards Committee for consideration.
4. Lastly, Society staff will contact all members who submitted a nomination to notify them of the Awards Committee’s decision and will notify award winners directly with a congratulatory letter.

Emerging Leader

Experienced Leader