Women to Watch Awards

The Women to Watch Awards recognize emerging or experienced leaders committed to making significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, and to the development of women as leaders. We are no longer accepting nominations for the 2023 award.

Experienced Leaders

Mentoring Other Professionals
Major or Unique Contributions to the Profession
Leadership in Workplace Improvement
Involvement in Community Service and/or Professional Organizations
Authorship of Professional Articles and/or Speaking Engagements

Experienced Leader Criteria

Emerging Leaders

Demonstration of Leadership
Contributions to the Profession
Creation and Implementation of Unique Initiative in the Workplace
Involvement in Community Service and/or Professional Organizations
Involvement with Alma Mater, high school or college level finance and accounting students.

Emerging Leader Criteria

The Illinois CPA Society's Women's Committee and the American Institute of CPAs Women's Initiatives Executive Committee are pleased to honor the following four 2022 Women to Watch Award recipients who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, and to the development of women as leaders.

The 2022 Women to Watch award recipients were recognized at the Women's Leadership Forum on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Nicole Szczepanek