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The 2011 recipient of the Special Award is Russell Davis.
Update: The WSCPA has learned that Russ Davis, the WSCPA's first Executive Director, passed away on March 15, 2012. Russ led the WSCPA for nearly 30 years, from 1955 to 1984. He received the WSCPA Special Award in 2011 for his work in promoting the CPA profession. Read more.
Special Award – honors an individual outside the profession, who has supported or promoted the activities of CPAs and the profession.
Pictured along with recipient Russell Davis here are Past Presidents: Bob Ash, Bill Parker and their wives; Ralph Gerhart, Leo Sheehan and Russ's daughters Janice and Nancy and his wife Mary.
To View/Hide Previous Winners, click here.
2010: Lisa Thatcher
2009: Representative Steve Conway, Washington House of Representatives
2008: Kathy Benedict, JD
2007: James Jiambalvo, PhD, University of Washington Business School
2006: Michelle Paulsen, Washington State Board of Accountancy
2003 - 2005: Not awarded
2002: Tracy L. White, Clark Nuber PS
2001: James Boldt, Boldt/Thatcher Partnership
2000: Jonathon Miller, Lumin Technology
1999: Melvin L. Joseph, Internal Revenue Service
1998: WSCPA Staff
1997: Mary Eklund, Eklund Rockey Stratton PS
1996: John R. Plymyer, Washington Society of CPAs
1995: Reverend Robert J. Spitzer, Seattle University
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Attending the ceremony to honor former WSCPA Executive Director and Special Award recipient Russ Davis, were the only other three society executives.
(clockwise, from left to right)
John Plymyer (1984-1998), Marcia Holland Risch (1998-2005), Rich Jones (2005-Current) and Russ Davis (1944-1984).
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Vincent A. Gervais Public Service Award – recognizes an individual for respected leadership in both the profession and the community.
Current Winner: Peter A. Shimer, CPA
Pictured here are WSCPA President & CEO Rich Jones, CPA, Peter A. Shimer, CPA, and Past Board Chair James R. Ladd, CPA
To View/Hide Previous Winners, click here.
2010: Richard Greaves, CPA, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
2008: Bill Simer, CPA, McDirmid Mikkelsen & Secrest PS
2006: Robert Nuber, CPA, Clark Nuber PS
2005: Frank Ault, CPA, Dock Street Litigation & Valuation
2004: Irwin Conner, CPA, Cordell Neher & Co PLLC
2003: Clifton Lahue, CPA
2001: Robert L. Gerth, CPA, AuBeta Networks
2000: Richard Sweeney, CPA, Richard C. Sweeney CPA
1999: Carmen J. Aguiar, CPA, CFP, The Aguiar Group
1997: Vernon F. Peterson, CPA, Peterson & Associates, PS
1996: Mark Hugh, CPA, Clark Nuber PS
1995: John A. Clees, CPA, Clees Miles CPA Group
1994: Dr. Gerhard G. Mueller, CPA, University of Washington
1993: Frank H. Larner, CPA, Preszler, Larner, Mertz & Co
1992: Jerry L. Myers, CPA, Myers & Associates
1992: John A. Moga, CPA, Arthur Andersen
1991: Vincent A. Gervais, CPA, Clothier & Head
1990: James R. Ladd, CPA, Deloitte & Touche
1989: Henry V. Benson, CPA, Benson & McLaughlin
1988: Gerald E. Gorans, CPA, Touche Ross & Co
1987: W. J. (Jerry) Pennington, CPA, Seattle Times
1986: Ludwig Lobe, CPA, Laventhol & Horwarth
1985: John L. O'Brien, CPA, John L. O'Brien & Company
1984: Firth J. Chew, CPA, LeMaster & Daniels
1983: Robert L. Block, CPA, Laventhol & Horwarth
1980: William R. Gregory, CPA, Knight Vale & Gregory
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President/CEO's Award – to recognize an individual (or organization) who has made a significant contribution to the success of the profession.
Current Winner: David E. Katri, CPA, MBA
For extraordinary leadership and vision in directing the future of the WSCPA.
Dave Katri is President and CEO of Clark Nuber, where he has led the firm for the past nine years. He focuses on strategic planning, business development and firm operations.
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2010: Roy Polley, CPA
2009: John Dodsworth, CPA, Camico
2008: Tom Bourne, CPA, Moss Adams, LLP
2007: Tommy R. Thomson, CPA, Thomson & Company, PLLC
2006: James Toole, CPA, Computer Training Services
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John L. O'Brien Lifetime Achievement 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.
Current Winner: Edwin Jolicoeur, CPA
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2008: Lorin Wilson, CPA
2007: Richard C. Sweeney, CPA, Washington State Board of Accountancy
2006: Laurie Tish, CPA, Moss Adams LLP
2005: Robert L. Bunting, CPA, Moss Adams LLP, Past Chair of the AICPA
2004: John L. O'Brien, CPA, John L. O'Brien & Co. PLLC
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Business of the Year Award – recognizes a business that is active in volunteer service and supports WSCPA programs and services.
Current Winner: Dingus, Zarecor & Associates PLLC
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2010: Jacobson Jarvis & Co PLLC
2009: Berntson Porter & Company
2008: Hellam Varon & Co PS
2007: Shannon & Associates LLP
2006: Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
2005: Robert P. McKinley, CPA, PC
2004: Washington Trust Bank
2003: Clothier & Head
2002: Moss Adams, LLP
2001: LeMaster & Daniels
2000: Clark Nuber
1999: Moss Adams, LLP
1998: Sweeney Conrad PS
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Volunteer of the Year Award – recognizes a WSCPA member for outstanding service and dedication and/or innovative and inspirational leadership.
Current Winners: Christopher Hesse, CPA
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2010: Heather Fitzpatrick, CPA; Barbara Huang, CPA; Dora Leung, CPA; John Fasler, CPA
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New Professional Award – recognizes a CPA member who has been in the profession fewer than five years for outstanding volunteer leadership in the profession.
Current Winner: Stephanie Behne, CPA and Jennifer de Leon, CPA
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2010: Kristen Guzman, CPA
2009: Amanda Goodman, CPA, Berntson Porter & Company
2008: Jason Dangler, Security Properties, Inc.
2007: Anthony J. Cook, Williams & Nulle, PLLC
2006: Sarah Funk, Trilogy Partners
2005: Brent M. Hoshizaki, Strader Hallett & Co. PS
2004: Wendy Darcy, Philips Oral Healthcare
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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.
Current Winner: John Hirsch
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2010: Adam Bystedt
2009: Chinda Tankhoun
2008: Bryce Hansen
2007: Robert Patterson, Ernst & Young, LLP
2006: Nerelys Cordero, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Chair's Award (formerly the President's Award)– selected by the Chair of the Board of Directors, this award honors a member who has provided extraordinary commitment and service to the WSCPA.
Current Winner: Wayne Borkowski, CPA, CMA, CFM, MBA
To View/Hide Previous Winners, click here.
2010: Mark Hugh, CPA, Mark Hugh & Associates PLLC
2009: Tony Laliberte, CPA, Ernst &Young LLP (retired)
2008: Dave Katri, Clark Nuber, PS
2007: Robert Underhill, Robert A. Underhill PC
2006: Antonio Laliberte, Ernst & Young
2005: Marcia Holland, Outcomes Unlimited
2004: Howard Sibelman, Bader Martin Ross & Smith PS
2003: Lauren Thomas, Family Services
2002: James E. Coates, James E. Coates, CPA
2001: Sen. Georgia Gardner, Washington State Senate
2000: Donald F. Aubrey, BDO Seidman
1999: Elizabeth Widdison, Rigos Professional Education Programs
1998: Thomas Keller, Krutch Lindell
1997: Tom Neill, Finney Forrest & Neill
1996: Marc G. Bateman, Marc G. Bateman CPA
1995: Robert A. Underhill, Arthur Andersen LLP
1994: Carmen Julia Aguiar
1993: Robert L. Bunting, Moss Adams
1992: Jeffrey P. Maxwell, Yergen & Myer, CPAs
1991: Michael D. Sweeney, Sweeney Conrad
1990: Daniel L. Pavelich, BDO Seidman
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