Like a single drop of water falling into a calm
lake, it starts with one person making an impact which soon expands outward
in many directions. This is a wave maker who can turn a small ripple into
waves of positive change. The Society of Louisiana CPAs (LCPA) is in search
of the wave makers, outstanding LCPA members who go above and beyond to
share their time and talents to improve the quality of life within their
communities—to
bring hope to those in need.
Help Us Recognize a CPA Making Waves
The Society of Louisiana CPAs (LCPA) is seeking nominations for the 2012
Distinguished Public Service Award. Presented jointly by the LCPA and
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the award is the highest honor for
public service leadership, impact, involvement and innovation of a Louisiana
certified public accountant.
Standards of Excellence
Certain criteria have been established for the
selection of public service award nominees. Award recipients are chosen
based on the following:
- Leadership
The positions the candidate has held and any substantial accomplishments
during those terms
- Impact
The impact the candidate has made on the community, as well as the number
of people who benefited from the candidate’s activities
- Involvement
The number of hours the candidate
devotes to community service
- Innovation
Whether the candidate has done something truly different or outstanding
or if the contribution by the candidate is unique in any way
The Recognition Ripple Effect
The award winner will be selected by LCPA’s Communications & Public
Relations Committee and announced in June 2012. As part of the state award,
the Society presents a cash donation of $1,000 to the charity of the recipient’s
choice. In addition, the LCPA’s award winner is nominated for the
AICPA National Public Service Award. This is great recognition for the
winner as well as the organizations for which the CPA volunteers!
Ready. Set. Nominate!
To nominate a deserving CPA for the LCPA’s 2012 Public Service Award,
please complete a Nomination Form and return it by mail, fax or email
to Alex Suffrin at the Society office by February 28, 2012: LCPA • 2400
Veterans Memorial Blvd. Suite 500 • Kenner, LA 70062-4739 • Fax
504.469.7930 • asuffrin@lcpa.org
Attachments, such as detailed descriptions of service, references, letters
of support, and background articles, are strongly encouraged. Please note
that only public service activities should be described. Professional
service related to accounting organizations is not considered in determining
the award winner and, therefore, should not be included. List responses/activities
in order of significance to the nominee. Prominence should be given to
the nominee’s current service and activities.
Need Inspiration? View LCPA's Nomination for AICPA's 2011 National Public
Service Award
Debra White Lockwood, LCPA's 2011 Distinguished Public Service Award Recipient
