Each year, the Illinois CPA Society recognizes outstanding leaders within the CPA community through our awards. To see the descriptions and criteria of each award, please click on the bold blue award names below. Nominations for the 2025 Awards closed on November 29, 2024.

Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominate an individual who has demonstrated distinguished service to the Illinois CPA Society and the CPA profession. 

Women to Watch Awards
Nominate an individual who has made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, and the development of women as leaders. 

Lester H. McKeever Jr. Advancing Diversity Awards
Nominate an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity in the accounting profession.

Outstanding Educator Awards
Nominate an educator who has made significant contributions to the education of accounting students through leadership, teaching excellence, and active involvement in the accounting profession.

Joshua D. Lance Young Professionals Leadership Award
Nominate an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in their career, in public or community service, and involvement in professional organizations.

Beacon Award
Nominate an accounting firm or organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to supporting its employees' professional growth, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, encouraging social responsibility, and driving innovation in the accounting or finance profession in the past year.

 

Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement Award
Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award
Women to Watch Emerging Leader Award
Lester H. McKeever Jr. Experienced Leader in Advancing Diversity Award
Lester H. McKeever Jr. Emerging Leader in Advancing Diversity Award
Outstanding Educator Awards
Joshua D. Lance Young Professionals Leadership Award
Beacon Award

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