Vincent A. Gervais Public Service Award
Recognizes an individual for respected leadership in both the profession and the community.

• 2008: Bill Simer, CPA
• 2006: Robert Nuber, Clark Nuber PS, Bellevue
• 2005: Frank Ault, Dock Street Litigation & Valuation, Tacoma
• 2004: Irwin Conner, Cordell Neher & Co PLLC, Wenatchee
• 2003: Clifton Lahue, CPA, Kennewick
• 2001: Robert L. Gerth, AuBeta Networks, Seattle
• 2000: Richard Sweeney, Richard C. Sweeney CPA, Lacey
• 1999: Carmen J. Aguiar, Carmen Julia Aguiar CPA,CFP, Bellevue
• 1997: Vernon F. Peterson, Peterson & Associates, PS, Vancouver
• 1996: Mark Hugh, Clark Nuber PS, Bellevue
• 1995: John A. Clees, Clees Miles CPA Group, Olympia
• 1994: Dr. Gerhard G. Mueller, University of Washington, Seattle
• 1993: Frank H. Larner, Preszler, Larner, Mertz & Co., Aberdeen
• 1992: Jerry L. Myers, Myers & Associates, Seattle
• 1992: John A. Moga, Arthur Andersen, Seattle
• 1991: Vincent A. Gervais, Clothier & Head, Seattle, Deceased
• 1990: James R. Ladd, Deloitte & Touche, Seattle
• 1989: Henry V. Benson, Benson & McLaughlin, Seattle, Retired
• 1988: Gerald E. Gorans, Touche Ross & Co., Seattle
• 1987: W. J. (Jerry) Pennington, Seattle Times, Seattle, Deceased
• 1986: Ludwig Lobe, Laventhol & Horwarth, Seattle, Retired
• 1985: John L. O'Brien, John L. O'Brien & Company, Seattle
• 1984: Firth J. Chew, LeMaster & Daniels, Spokane, Retired
• 1983: Robert L. Block, Laventhol & Horwarth, Seattle
• 1980: William R. Gregory, Knight Vale & Gregory, Tacoma, Deceased

John L. O'Brien Award – formerly the Humanitarian Award

Recognizes an individual for many years of leadership and dedicated service to the accounting profession and who has served as an exemplary role model for other CPAs to emulate.

• 2008: Lorin Wilson, CPA, Seattle
• 2007: Richard C. Sweeney, Washington State Board of Accountancy, Olympia
• 2006: Laurie Tish, Moss Adams LLP, Seattle
• 2005: Robert L. Bunting, Past Chair of the AICPA, Seattle
• 2004: John L. O'Brien, CPA, John L. O'Brien & Co. PLLC, Seattle
• 2003: John Rothenbueler, Alegria & Company, Yakima
• 1999: W. Thomas Porter, Seafirst Bank, Seattle
• 1998: Donald W. Luby, Luby & Thomson, PLLC, Seattle
• 1997: Daniel W. Brady, Brady & Co, Edmonds
• 1996: James D. Decker, James Decker CPA PS, Bainbridge Island
• 1995: Geraldine L. Booth, G.L. Booth & Associates, Longview
• 1994: Boh A. Dickey, SAFECO Corporation, Seattle
• 1993: Gordon E. Budke, Coopers & Lybrand, Spokane
• 1992: H. Thomas Wick, Thomas Wick & Co. PS, Bellevue
• 1991: Cordell Neher & Co., Wenatchee
• 1990: Harvey P. Chew, Pratt & Chew, Seattle

Special Award

Honors an individual outside the profession, who has supported or promoted the activities of CPAs and the profession.

• 2009: Rep. Steve Conway
• 2008: Kathy Benedict, JD
• 2007: James Jiambalvo, PhD, University of Washington Business School, Seattle
• 2006: Michelle Paulsen, Washington State Board of Accountancy, Olympia
• 2003 - 2005: Not awarded
• 2002: Tracy L. White, Clark Nuber, PS, Bellevue
• 2001: James Boldt, Boldt/Thatcher Partnership, Federal Way
• 2000: Jonathon Miller, Lumin Technology, Bellevue
• 1999: Melvin L. Joseph, Internal Revenue Service, Seattle
• 1998: WSCPA Staff, Bellevue
• 1997: Mary Eklund, Eklund Rockey Stratton PS, Seattle
• 1996: John R. Plymyer, Washington Society of CPAs, Bellevue
• 1995: Reverend Robert J. Spitzer, Seattle University, Seattle

Outstanding Conference Chair Award

Recognizes leadership in developing and administering a WSCPA conference

• 2009: Government Accounting & Auditing Committee
• 2008: Becky Mackenstadt, CPA
• 2007: Audrey Godwin, The Godwin Group, Renton
• 2006: David Bauch, El Centro de la Raza, Seattle and Sharron O'Donnell, CPA, Bader Martin PS, Seattle
• 2005: Rhona H. Kwiram, Clark Nuber, PS, Bellevue and Lauren L. Thomas, Family Services, Seattle
• 2004: Darcy N. Kooiker, Clark Nuber, Bellevue (Washington State Tax Conference)
• 2003: Mike Cheney, WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife, Olympia
            Mary Kuney, Mary L. Kuney, CPA, Spokane
• 2002: Vincent J. Stevens, Clark Nuber PS, Bellevue (Not-for-Profit Conference)
• 2001: Walter Haig, Walter J Haig CPA & Consulting, Creston
• 1999: Rhona Kwiram, Clark Nuber, Bellevue, WA
            Larry Zommick, Premera Blue Cross, Seattle, WA
• 1998: Norman J. Gierlasinski, Central Washington University, Redmond
• 1997: Jim Jung, Financial Network Investment Corp.,Bellevue
• 1996: Pat L. Seaton, U.S. General Accounting Office, Seattle
• 1995: Lisa M. McKeirnan, Vine Dahlen Werner & Co., Lynnwood
• 1994: Sandy Kohout Bourbonnais, Horizon House, Seattle
            Brian R. Wiese, KPMG Peat Marwick, Seattle
• 1993: Steven M. Davis, Gattis Clees & Co., Olympia

Outstanding Committee/Task Force Chair Award

Honors outstanding service and inspirational leadership.

• 2009:  Kristine Lambright, CPA 
• 2008: Jennifer De Leon, Ernst & Young, LLP, Seattle
• 2007: Sarah Funk, Trilogy Partners, Bellevue
• 2006: Bea Nahon, Bea Nahon CPA PS, Bellevue
• 2005: Laurie J. Tish, Moss Adams, LLP, Seattle
• 2004: Kevin Hannah, Pacific Marine Group Inc., Bainbridge Island (CFO/Controller Committee)
• 2003: Wendy Darcy, Philips Oral Healthcare, Snoqualmie
• 2002: Michael L. Stephenson, City of Bremerton, Bremerton (Government Accounting and Auditing)
• 2001: Lori Leseberg, Infopop Corporation, Seattle
• 2000: Rhona Kwiram, Clark Nuber, Bellevue
            Pat L. Seaton, US General Accounting Office, Seattle
• 1999: Lisa McKeirnan, Vine Dahlen Werner & Co., Lynnwood, WA
            Peter A. Slowiaczek, JD, CPA, Peter A. Slowiaczek, Lakewood, WA
• 1998: Robert J. Leingang, The Boeing Company, Bellevue
• 1997: Michael A. Parkins, Bard Diagnostic Services Inc, Redmond
• 1996: Rachel M. Robert, Seattle
• 1995: Marc G. Bateman, Marc G. Bateman CPA, Lynnwood
            Thomas G. Neill, Finney Forrest & Neill PS, Seattle
• 1994: Steven G. Miller, Deloitte & Touche, Seattle
• 1993: Robert J. Fleming, Clark Nuber & Co., Bellevue, (Not-for-Profit)
• 1992: Gaylord (Mac) McCabe, Spokane, (Relations w/Community Colleges)
• 1991: Katherine K. Anderson, Casey Family Program, Seattle (Membership)
• 1990: Douglas G. Wisdorf, WA Mutual, Seattle, (Financial Institutions)

Business of the Year Award

Recognizes a business which has been active in volunteer service and in using and supporting WSCPA services and programs.

• 2009: Berntson Porter & Company
• 2008: Hellam Varon & Co PS, Bellevue
• 2007: Shannon & Associates, LLP, Kent
• 2006: Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
• 2005: Robert P. McKinley, CPA, PC, Spokane Valley
• 2004: Washington Trust Bank, Spokane
• 2003: Clothier & Head, Seattle
• 2002: Moss Adams, LLP, Seattle
• 2001: LeMaster & Daniels
• 2000: Clark Nuber, Bellevue
• 1999: Moss Adams, LLP, Seattle
• 1998: Sweeney Conrad, PS, Bellevue

Outstanding Chapter President Award

Recognizes a chapter president who has given outstanding service and dedication and has supported innovative chapter programs and leadership

• 2009: Linda Shrope, Schoedel & Schoedel CPAs, Spokane (Spokane Chapter)
• 2009: Pete Miller, Clark Nuber, Bellevue (Bellevue Area Chapter)
• 2008: Lane Brown, US Bank, Yakima (Yakima Chapter)
• 2007: Michelle Gretsch, Infinity Homes, Bellevue (Bellevue Area Chapter)
• 2006: Charles Mulberg, Mulberg & Associates PLLC, Bothell, (Sammamish Valley Chapter)
• 2005: Jeffrey R. Garber, Sunset Air, Inc., Olympia, (Olympia Chapter)
• 2004: Randall Kindsfater, Tenzing Communications Inc., Seattle, (South Puget Sound Industry Chapter)
• 2003: Russell Price, Intel Corporation, Hillsboro (Southwest Chapter)
            Susan Thomson-Sines, Thomson & Company, Bellingham (Northwest Chapter)
• 2001: Charles Hallett, Strader Hallet & Co, Lacey
            James Falkner, Dominican Outreach Foundation, Spokane
• 2000: Shelley Merrill, Spokane Chrysler-Plymouth, Spokane
• 1999: Kristin L. Knopf, The Evergreen School, Seattle
• 1998: Gerard O. Doblie, The Boeing Company, Seattle
• 1997: Steven M. Harlow, Seafirst Bank, Tacoma
• 1996: Daniel W. Fisher, BBM Financial Services Inc., Yakima
• 1995: Harry W. Pritchard, Moss Adams, Tacoma
• 1994: Kathy L. Gierlasinski, Gierlasinski & Associates, Bothell
• 1993: William D. Craven, Defense Contract Audit Agency, Seattle (Seattle)
• 1992: Terry W. Rushton, Ingersoll Associates, Seattle (Snohomish Co.)
• 1991: Paul E. Doty, Allen Nelson Turner & Co., Tacoma (Tacoma)
• 1990: Michelle B. Howell, Moss Adams, Vancouver (Vancouver)

President's Award

Selected by the Society president, this award honors an individual member who has provided extraordinary commitment and service to WSCPA for the year.

• 2008: Dave Katri, Clark Nuber, PS, Bellevue
• 2007: Robert Underhill, Robert A. Underhill PC, Seattle
• 2006: Antonio Laliberte, Ernst & Young, Bellevue
• 2005: Marcia Holland, Outcomes Unlimited, Renton
• 2004: Howard Sibelman, Bader Martin Ross & Smith PS, Seattle
• 2003: Lauren Thomas, Family Services, Seattle
• 2002: James E. Coates, James E. Coates, CPA, Olympia
• 2001: Sen. Georgia Gardner, Washington State Senate, Blaine
• 2000: Donald F. Aubrey, BDO Seidman, Seattle
• 1999: Elizabeth Widdison, Rigos Professional Education Programs, Seattle
• 1998: Thomas Keller, Krutch Lindell, Seattle
• 1997: Tom Neill, Finney Forrest & Neill, Seattle
• 1996: Marc G. Bateman, Marc G. Bateman CPA, Lynnwood
• 1995: Robert A. Underhill, Arthur Andersen LLP, Seattle
• 1994: Carmen Julia Aguiar, Bellevue
• 1993: Robert L. Bunting, Moss Adams, Seattle
• 1992: Jeffrey P. Maxwell, Yergen & Myer, CPAs, Bellevue
• 1991: Michael D. Sweeney, Sweeney Conrad, Bellevue
• 1990: Daniel L. Pavelich, BDO Seidman, Spokane

Outstanding Accounting Educator Award

Selected by the WSCPA board of directors, this award honors an accounting educator who has made outstanding contributions to accounting education

• 2006: Julie Lockhart, Western Washington University, Bellingham
• 2005: Dr. Marguerite "Zite" Hutton; Western Washington University, Bellingham
• 2003: Dr. Steve Sefcik, University of Washington, Seattle
• 2002: Dr. Gordon Chapman, Eastern Washington University, Spokane
           Dr. Carolyn Strand, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle
• 2001: Dr. Robert E. Holtfreter, Central Washington University, Ellensburg
• 2000: Dr. Gerhard G. Mueller, CT
• 1999: Walter R. Teets, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
• 1998: Deborah L. Medlar, Central Washington University, Bothell
• 1997: Judith Ramaglia, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma
• 1996: Dr. Norman J. Gierlasinski, Central Washington University, SeaTac
• 1995: Dr. Stephen V. Senge, Western Washington University, Bellingham
• 1994: Roy J. Polley, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma
• 1993: Wayne R. Borkowski, St. Martin's College, Lacey
• 1992: Kay C. Carnes, Gonzaga University, Spokane
• 1991: William L. Weis, Seattle University, Seattle
• 1990: Gary W. Heesacker, Central Washington University, Ellensburg
• 1989: Lynn M. D. Stephens, Eastern Washington University, Cheney
• 1988: Loyd C. Heath, University of Washington, Seattle
• 1987: Gary L. Sundem, University of Washington, Seattle
• 1986: Theodore R. Saldin, University of Washington, Pullman
• 1985: Gerhard G. Mueller, University of Washington, Seattle

Outstanding Community/Technical College Accounting Educator Award

Selected by the WSCPA board of directors, this award honors a community college or technical college accounting educator who has made outstanding contributions to accounting education.

• 2006: AnnaLee Rothenberg, Tacoma Community College, Tacoma.
• 2005: The Accounting Department of Spokane Community College: Renee Goffinet, Rick Street, Jeffrey Waybright, Spokane
• 2004: Michael P. O'Neill, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle
• 2003: Janice Mardon, Green River Community College, Auburn
• 2001: Napoleon Lucchini, South Puget Sound Community College
• 1999: Catherine Pitts, MBA, Highline Community College, Seattle
• 1998: Leslie L. Price, Pierce College, Gig Harbor
• 1997: Gary G. Guinn, Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon
• 1996: Bernice Hill, Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane
• 1995: Carla A. Hogan, Shoreline Community College, Seattle
• 1994: Philip M. Walter, Bellevue Community College, Bellevue
• 1993: George W. Neiswanger, No. Seattle Community College, Lynnwood

New Professional Award

Recognizes a CPA member who has been in the profession fewer than five years for outstanding volunteer leadership in the profession.

• 2009: Amanda Goodman, CPA, Berntson Porter & Company, Bellevue
• 2008: Jason Dangler, Security Properties, Inc., Seattle
• 2007: Anthony J. Cook, Williams & Nulle, PLLC, Mount Vernon
• 2006: Sarah Funk, Trilogy Partners, Bellevue
• 2005: Brent M. Hoshizaki, Strader Hallett & Co. PS, Lacey
• 2004: Wendy Darcy, Philips Oral Healthcare, Snoqualmie

Educator Career Service Award

Selected by the WSCPA board of directors, this award recognizes an outstanding and exceptional career of service to the accounting profession and dedication to the WSCPA.

• 2004: Dr. Gordon L. Chapman, Eastern Washington University, Spokane

CEO's (formerly: Executive Director's) Award
For a lifetime of dedication, service and volunteerism to the community, the profession and the WSCPA.

• 2009: John Dodsworth, CPA, Camico
• 2008: Tom Bourne, Moss Adams, LLP, Seattle
• 2007: Tommy R. Thomson, Thomson & Company, PLLC, Bellingham
• 2006: James Toole, Computer Training Services, Seattle

Chair's Award
Selected by the Society chair, this award honors an individual member who has provided extraordinary commitment and service to WSCPA for the year.

• 2009: Tony Laliberte, CPA, Ernst &Young LLP, Seattle (retired)

Washington Society of CPAs

recognition and thanks for leadership and commitment and promotion of the WSCPA and the profession.

• 2007: Thomas S. Bourne, Moss Adams, LLP, Seattle
• 2006: Charles E. Hallett, IV, Strader Hallett & Co. PS, 2005 - 2006 WSCPA President

Rising Star Award

Recognizes a WSCPA member who is in the process of obtaining a CPA License for active leadership, dedication, and service to the profession.

• 2009: Chinda Tankhoun
• 2008: Bryce Hansen, Bothell
• 2007: Robert Patterson, Ernst & Young, LLP, McLean, VA
• 2006: Nerelys Cordero, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Seattle