Every year, the WSCPA recognizes individuals and businesses for making a difference in their communities, providing outstanding service, dedication, or leadership to advance the accounting profession and the Society.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

Lifetime Achievement Award

Richard E. Jones, CPA, CGMA

For an exemplary career of leadership in the accounting profession and the community.

Business of the Year Award

Eide Bailly LLP

For generous support of the WSCPA through program participation, volunteerism, and sponsorship.

Community Leadership Award

Robert J. Fleming, CPA

For outstanding, lifelong civic and community service

Outstanding Volunteer Leader Award

James E. Coates, CPA

For years of active leadership and dedicated service to the WSCPA

Outstanding volunteer Leader Award

Lisa A. Cushman, CPA

For active leadership and dedicated service to the WSCPA

New Professional Award

Fabian D. Benabente, CPA

For passion and commitment to the WSCPA

Rising Star Award

Brittany L. Malidore

For passion and service to the WSCPA

Rising Star Award

Chad A. Norris

For passion and service to the WSCPA

Special Award

Representative Steven Kirby

For commitment and support of the CPA profession

Chair's Award

Zite Hutton, CPA, PhD

For ongoing contributions and tremendous dedication to accounting education in Washington State

President's Award

John R. McMilan, CRPC (left) and Scott A. Ventoza, CIMA

For service and dedication to the WSCPA staff and board

Read more about each of these awards winners here.

2018-2019 Awards - Call for Nominations

Submit your nomination for 2018-2019 awards by February 15, 2019 at wscpa.org/community/awards.

This article appeared in the summer 2018 issue of the WashingtonCPA Magazine. Read more here.

Note: This blog was updated on August 17, 2018 to correct the following errors: Rising Star Award recipients Brittany Malidore and Chad Norris are not yet CPAs. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.