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 will begin accepting nominations for the 2024 award in the Fall.



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 three 2023 Women to Watch Award recipients who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, and to the development of women as leaders. 



Beth A. Mueller, CPA
Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP
EXPERIENCED LEADER WINNER
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Melissa E. Struck, CPA
Principal, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
EXPERIENCED LEADER WINNER
Watch Melissa's Video


Starletta Forson, CPA
Senior Tax Consultant, Deloitte LLP
EMERGING LEADER WINNER
Watch Starletta's Video


Past Recipients



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