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WSCPA Award Winners

Every year, the WSCPA honors individuals (and one company or firm) that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting the Society and maintaining the CPA's trusted and respected place in Washington State's professional community. Below you will find a list of the awards the WSCPA presents, as well as the names of the past recipients for each. Please take a moment to read through their names and reflect on their contributions.

Do you know someone who fits this description? Nominate that person for one of the WSCPA awards listed below! Just click here and fill out a short form to complete the nomination.


Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognizes a current or former WSCPA member for a career of leadership in the accounting profession and the community.

Current Winner: Thomas J. Sadler, CPA-Retired, for an exemplary career of leadership in the accounting profession and the community.

Previous Winners:
2018: Richard E. Jones, CPA, CGMA
2017: Thomas G. Neill, CPA, CGMA
2016: James R. Ladd, CPA, CGMA
2015: Robert W. Ash, CPA
2014: Rick J. Anderson, CPA
2013: Robert G. Nuber, CPA-Retired, CMC
2012: Steven D. Huebner, CPA
2011: Edwin G. Jolicoeur, CPA
2008: Lorin H. Wilson, CPA
2007: Richard C. Sweeney, CPA
2006: Laurie J. Tish, CPA
2005: Robert L. Bunting, CPA
2004: John L. O'Brien, CPA


Community Leadership Award (Formerly the Vincent A. Gervais Public Service Award)

Recognizes a WSCPA member whose respected leadership in community organizations has enhanced the image or public perception of CPAs.

Current Winner: J. Newton Rumble, CPA, for outstanding, lifelong civic and community service.

Previous Winners:
2018: Robert J. Fleming, CPA
2017: Ross D. McIvor, CPA
2011: Peter A. Shimer, CPA
2010: Richard D. Greaves, CPA
2008: William A. Simer, CPA
2006: Robert G. Nuber, CPA
2005: Frank Ault, CPA, CVA, ABV
2004: Irwin G. Conner, CPA
2003: Clifton E. Lahue, CPA
2001: Robert L. Gerth, CPA
2000: Richard C. Sweeney, CPA
1999: Carmen J. Aguiar, CPA, CFP
1997: Vernon F. Peterson, CPA
1996: Mark A. Hugh, CPA
1995: John A. Clees, CPA
1994: Dr. Gerhard G. Mueller, CPA
1993: Frank H. Larner, CPA
1992: Jerry L. Myers
1992: John A. Moga, CPA
1991: Vincent A. Gervais, CPA
1990: James R. Ladd, CPA
1989: Henry V. Benson, CPA
1988: Gerald E. Gorans, CPA
1987: W. J. (Jerry) Pennington, CPA
1986: Ludwig Lobe, CPA
1985: John L. O'Brien, CPA
1984: Firth J. Chew, CPA
1983: Robert L. Block, CPA
1980: William R. Gregory, CPA


Company or Firm of the Year Award

Recognizes a company or firm for providing noteworthy support and dedication to the WSCPA and its members.

Current Winner: Larson Gross, PLLC, for active support of the WSCPA.

Previous Winners: 
2018: Eide Bailly LLP
2017: Clark Nuber PS
2016: CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
2015: Camico
2014: Peterson Sullivan, LLP
2013: Moss Adams, LLP
2012: Bader Martin PS
2011: Dingus, Zarecor & Associates PLLC
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


Special Award

Recognizes an individual who is not a CPA but has supported or promoted the activities of CPAs and the WSCPA.

Previous Winners: 
2018: Representative Steven Kirby
2017: Steven Colson, CIC
2016: Jennifer Sciba
2015: Ann Young and Maria Rinaldi
2014: Representative Roger Goodman
2013: Bob Hutchins
2012: Robbie Dahl-Sullivan and Bill Wells
2011: Russ Davis
2010: Lisa Thatcher 
2009: Representative Steve Conway
2008: Kathy Benedict, JD 
2007: James Jiambalvo, PhDl
2006: Michelle Paulsen
2002: Tracy L. White
2001: James Boldt
2000: Jonathon Miller
1999: Melvin L. Josephe 
1998: WSCPA Staff 
1997: Mary Eklund
1996: John R. Plymyer
1995: Reverend Robert J. Spitzer


Outstanding Volunteer Leader Award

Recognizes an active WSCPA member for outstanding service and dedication and/or innovative and inspirational WSCPA leadership.

Current Winners: Writu Kakshapati, CPA, CGMA, for active leadership and dedicated service to the WSCPA; and Andrew M. Prather, CPA, for years of active leadership and dedicated service to the WSCPA.

Previous Winners:
2018: James E. Coates, CPA and Lisa A. Cushman, CPA
2017: Donna Evered, CPA, JD; David James, CPA, CGMA; and Jeffrey Mock, CPA, ABV, CVA
2016: Lydia Ahn, CPA; Brett Jordan, CPA; Jonathan McNicol, CPA; and Susan Thomson-Sines, CPA
2015: Mary Joyce, CPA
2014: Mike Cheney, CPA and Dave Trujillo, CPA
2013: John Vogel, CMA, CCD
2012: Joseph P. Sambataro and Ann Norman, CPA
2011: Christopher Hesse, CPA
2010: Heather Fitzpatrick, CPA; Barbara Huang, CPA; Dora Leung, CPA; and John Fasler, CPA


New Professionals Award

Recognizes an active WSCPA member who has been a CPA for fewer than ten years for outstanding WSCPA leadership.

Previous Winners:
2018: Fabian D. Benebente, CPA
2017: Sara Bailey, CPA
2016: Erika Hosea, CPA, CGMA
2015: Benjamin Anderson, CPA
2014: Sarah Ozanne, CPA
2012: Brett Jordan, CPA
2011: Stephanie Behne, CPA and Jennifer de Leon, CPA
2010: Kristen Guzman, CPA 
2009: Amanda Goodman, CPA
2008: Jason Dangler.
2007: Anthony J. Cook
2006: Sarah Funk
2005: Brent M. Hoshizaki
2004: Wendy Darcy


Rising Star Award

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

Previous Winners:
2018: Brittany L. Malidore and Chad A. Norris
2016: Rigoberto Garcia
2015: Angela Chase
2014: Wendy Kwan
2013: Adam Jones
2011: John Hirsch
2010: Adam Bystedt 
2009: Chinda Tankhoun 
2008: Bryce Hansen 
2007: Robert Patterson
2006: Nerelys Cordero


President/CEO's Award

Recognizes an individual (or organization) who has made a significant contribution to the success of the profession.

Current Winners: David Trujillo, CPA, CGMA, for leadership and dedication to the WSCPA and the accounting profession in Washington State.

Previous Winners:
2018: John R. McMillan, CRPC
2016: William Simer, CPA
2015: Ann Young
2014: Trina Doty, CFO, CPA, CGMA, CFE
2013: Peter Miller, CPA, CFE,
2012: Jim Ladd, CPA, CGMA
2011: David E. Katri, CPA, MBA
2010: Roy Polley, CPA
2009: John Dodsworth
2008: Thomas Bourne, CPA
2007: Tommy Thomson, CPA
2006: James Toole, CPA


Chair's Award (formerly the President's Award)

Selected by the Chair of the Board of Directors, this award honors a WSCPA member who has provided extraordinary commitment and service to the WSCPA.

Current Winner: Mary E. Joyce, CPA, for remarkable commitment and dedicated service to the WSCPA.

Previous Winners:
2018: Marguerite (Zite) Hutton, CPA, PhD 2017: William A. Simer, CPA
2016: Joseph Paul Smith, CPA, CGMA
2015: Peter Miller, CPA, CFE
2014: Russell Price, CPA, MBA, ACA
2013: Judy Love
2012: Mark A. Hugh, CPA
2011: Wayne Borkowski, CPA, CMA, CFM, MBA
2010: Mark Hugh, CPA
2009: Tony Laliberte, CPA (retired) 
2008: Dave Katri
2007: Robert A. Underhill
2006: Antonio Laliberte
2005: Marcia Holland
2004: Howard Sibelman
2003: Lauren Thomas
2002: James E. Coates
2001: Senator Georgia Gardner
2000: Donald F. Aubrey
1999: Elizabeth Widdison
1998: Thomas Keller
1997: Tom Neill
1996: Marc G. Bateman
1995: Robert A. Underhill
1994: Carmen J. Aguiar
1993: Robert L. Bunting
1992: Jeffrey P. Maxwell
1991: Michael D. Sweeney
1990: Daniel L. Pavelich

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