Women to Watch Award
The South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA), in partnership with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and its Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee, are looking for women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, or who demonstrate characteristics that have enabled them to become leaders in the profession. Awards will be given in two categories, Established Leaders and Emerging Leaders.Details
Awards will be given in two categories, Established Leaders and Emerging Leaders, as defined below.
It should be noted that evidence of every item listed is not required for consideration, but nominees should have made significant contributions in at least two of the criteria listed below.
Experienced Leaders
Defined as one who has advanced to a higher level or leadership position within the organization. Titles include, but are not limited to, partner, owner, elected official or appointee, executive, etc.
- Authorship of articles
- Major or unique contribution to the profession Public and/or community service
- Mentoring other professionals (more heavily weighted than other criteria)
- Improvement to the workplace
Emerging Leaders
Defined as a professional who has made significant contributions to the profession and her community, but who has not yet reached the highest levels of advancement.
- Public and/or community service
- Demonstration of leadership
- Contribution to the profession
- Creation and implementation of unique initiative(s)
- Involvement with alma mater or other local colleges and universities
Please provide supporting documentation as evidence of accomplishments. This may include letters of recommendation from supervisors, peers, students, community organizations, etc. Résumés are not required, but are strongly recommended.
Click here for nomination form.
Winners will be selected by the Women to Watch Awards Task Force and recognized at the Women in Leadership Conference, October 28, 2010 in Columbia, SC.
Questions?
For more information about the nomination process, membership status, requirements, or nomination categories, please contact Reva Brennan, Associate Director with the South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA) at (803) 791-4181, Ext. 103 or rbrennan@scacpa.org.