Nomination Form for the AICPA
Outstanding CPA in Government
Career Contribution Award
ABOUT THE AICPA OUTSTANDING CPA IN GOVERNMENT CAREER CONTRIBUTION AWARD
The Outstanding CPA in Government Career Contribution Award recognizes the significant contributions to the CPA profession via
government service at the local, state or federal level over a candidate’s entire career (minimum of 20 years). Career Contribution
Award candidates will have demonstrated exceptional leadership, high ethical standards and a track record of professional excellence.
This award gives the AICPA the opportunity to positively recognize the lifetime achievements of an outstanding CPA in government.
Nominations for the annual award can be submitted by the State Societies, members at large, federal, state, or local government
agencies, or other professional associations. Self-nominations are not accepted.
The award will be presented at the AICPA’s National Governmental Accounting and Auditing Conference (GAAC) East in Washington,
DC on August 10, 2015.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Nominator Name:
Title:
Organization:
Address:
City:
State:
Telephone: (
)
ZIP:
Email Address:
This nomination form is from a(n):
State Society
Professional Organization
Government Agency
Individual
NOMINEE INFORMATION
Nominee Name:
Title:
Organization:
Address:
City:
State:
Telephone: (
)
Email Address:
NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY
Government Affiliations:
ZIP:
Local
State
Either currently employed in government of has been employed in government for an
extended period of time and has demonstrated the characteristics required for
Outstanding CPA in Government Career Contribution recognition during that time.
Federal
Is the nominee:
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A Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?
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An AICPA Member and/or a State CPA Society member?
Active
Retired less than one
year prior to application
Retired
Yes
Deceased
No
Please note: Nominee must be a member of the AICPA and/or a State CPA Society.
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Serving as the president of his/her State CPA Society?
Yes
No
Please note: Nominee must not be the current president of his/her State CPA Society.
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Serving as a member of the AICPA Board of Directors?
Yes
No
Please note: Nominee must not be a member of the AICPA Board of Directors.
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Serving on the AICPA Government Performance and Accountability Committee?
Yes
Please note: Nominee must not be a member of the Government Performance and Accountability Committee.
No
Active CPA within
one year of death
Nomination Form for the AICPA
Outstanding CPA in Government
Career Contribution Award
NOMINEE INFORMATION
Please describe the significant accomplishments that best characterize the nominee’s contribution to the CPA profession
during the span of their career in service as a CPA in local, state or federal government. Please include sustained activities,
events, publications and other outcomes as well as personal attributes that reflect the individual’s impact on the profession.
Please provide a summary of the nominee’s contributions to state and/or national professional organizations, and the impact
of those contributions.
Please detail any additional examples of service and leadership that the individual has demonstrated outside of their
employer or professional organization.
Nomination Form for the AICPA
Outstanding CPA in Government
Career Contribution Award
NOMINATOR SUBMITTAL
Nominator to provide by Thursday, April 30, 2015 via email:
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Two-page nomination form
E-mail submissions to be sent to: gpacnews@aicpa.org
Please include “Outstanding CPA in Government Career Contribution Nomination” in subject line
NOMINATION ACCEPTANCE
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The Government Performance & Accountability Committee Awards Subcommittee will review each nomination to ensure that it meets
the awards criteria.
Once accepted, individual nominees will be contacted and informed of their nomination status.
The nominee will then be required to obtain items in the “Other Nomination Materials” section below.
NOMINEE SUBMISSION - OTHER NOMINATION MATERIALS
Letters of Recommendation (Minimum of two required)
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At least one letter of recommendation from the candidate's government employer and/or other government official
knowledgeable of the candidate’s accomplishments
-- AND-At least one letter of recommendation from the nominee’s State CPA Society, or other professional association, or an AICPA
or State CPA Society member.
Please note: Letters of Recommendation must contain all of the following criteria:
1. Describe the significant accomplishments that best characterize the nominee’s contribution to the CPA
profession during the span of their career in government service.
2. Nominee’s contributions to state and/or national professional organizations, and the impact of those contributions.
3. Nominee’s demonstrated leadership and service to the profession outside of the related government organization.
Résumé
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The nominee will provide current resume, including notable achievements and professional associations.
NOMINEE SUBMITTAL PACKAGE
The nominee is required to ensure submission of the nomination package. This includes at least two letters of recommendation and
their resume by Friday, May 29, 2015 via e-mail (preferred) or U.S. Mail as listed below:
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E-mail submissions can be sent to: gpacnews@aicpa.org.
Please include “Outstanding CPA in Government Career Contribution Nomination” in subject line.
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Mailed submissions can be sent to:
AICPA OUTSTANDING CPA IN GOVERNMENT CAREER CONTRIBUTION AWARD PROGRAM
Attention: Business, Industry and Government Team/Award Coordinator
American Institute of CPAs
220 Leigh Farm Road
Durham NC 27707
Please Note: Self-nominations are not accepted. The Outstanding CPA in Government Career Contribution Award nominations may
remain “active” for three years. The nominator must decide each year whether to re-nominate or withdraw their active nomination. If a
candidate is not selected to receive an award during their three-year period of eligibility, the candidate’s application is automatically
withdrawn. Eligibility for nomination may be restored after a one-year hiatus. If you have any questions regarding the Outstanding CPA
in Government Career Contribution Award nomination process, please email gpacnews@aicpa.org.
Nomination Form for the AICPA
Outstanding CPA in Government
Career Contribution Award
SELECTION PROCESS
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Individual members of the AICPA Government Performance and Accountability Committee and employees of the AICPA are
not permitted to nominate a candidate.
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Nominations will be accepted based upon fulfillment of the requirements by the Awards Subcommittee of the AICPA Government
Performance and Accountability Committee.
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Complete nomination packages will be approved for completion by the Awards Subcommittee and forwarded to an independent
panel of judges
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The winners will be selected by an independent panel. The panel will be composed of three distinguished individuals from
each level of government who are knowledgeable of the accounting profession.
QUESTIONS
Please contact:
Lori A. Sexton, CPA, CGMA
Award Coordinator - Members in Business, Industry and Government
919.402.4192
gpacnews@aicpa.org
lsexton@aicpa.org